People v. Adams

Defendant was found guilty by a jury of breaking and entering an occupied dwelling with intent to commit a larceny. MCLA 1971 Cum Supp § 750.110 (Stat Ann 1971 Cum Supp § 28.305). Complainant, upon returning to his previously locked home, found defendant inside, gave chase to defendant, and apprehended him about a block away. After turning defendant over to the police, complainant returned home again. At this point, complainant observed two unknown men in his backyard who fled when he saw them. Complainant then learned that his shotgun was missing.

The trial court, in its charge to the jury,…