People v. Lawson

The defendant, Larry Lawson, was charged with the crimes of armed robbery, MCLA 750.529; MSA 28.797, and rape, MCLA 750.520; MSA 28.788. A jury found the defendant guilty of armed robbery and not guilty of the crime of rape. The trial court sentenced defendant to a term of 15 to 25 years in prison. Defendant appeals as of right. He contends that the jury’s verdict was based upon insufficient evidence and that the trial court coerced the verdict by giving a supplemental charge after the jury had deliberated for four hours.

The incident which resulted in defendant’s conviction occurred on June…