People v. Earle

Following a joint jury trial both defendants were found guilty of robbery armed. MCLA 750.529; MSA 28.797. Defendant Ronald Earle was also found guilty of felonious assault. MCLA 750.82; MSA 28.277. Both defendants appeal as of right.

At about 10:30 p.m. on the evening of March 17, 1972 a certain Howard Johnson restaurant located in the area of Crooks Road and 13-Mile Road was robbed by two masked men. After receiving their ill-gotten gains, the two exited from the restaurant, followed by two employees. Despite the fusillade left by the departing felons, one of the employees was undeterred and…