People v. Jones

Defendant pled nolo contendere to the charge of larceny in a building, MCL 750.360; MSA 28.592, in exchange for the dismissal of a charge of attempted larceny from a person, MCL 750.357; MSA 28.589 and MCL 750.92; MSA 28.286. Defendant was sentenced to a nine-month jail term and appeals as of right.

On June 10, 1983, defendant entered an ace hardware store and purchased two light bulbs. After the transaction was completed, defendant requested a $20 bill in exchange for $20 in smaller bills. The cashier took a $20 bill out and placed it on the cash register. Defendant then pushed his money…