People v. Ritchie

Defendant Marvin Joe Ritchie was charged with receiving or concealing stolen property contrary to MCL 750.535; MSA 28.803 in an information dated January 22, 1977. Prior to trial, the prosecutor moved to consolidate that case with a charge of armed robbery contrary to MCL 750.529; MSA 28.797 and to consolidate those charges against defendant with a charge of armed robbery against one Robert Johns. A jury found defendant guilty of receiving and concealing stolen property and not guilty of armed robbery. Co-defendant Johns was acquitted. Defendant was sentenced to a term in prison of not less…