People v. Bruce

Defendant was convicted of robbery armed, MCLA §750.529 (Stat Ann 1971 Cum Supp § 28.797), and sentenced to prison for a period of 7-1/2 years to 20 years.

Defendant first raises the question of whether the fact that the trial court allowed the information to be amended to include the taking of a black leather money clip, on the date of the trial, prejudiced the rights of the defendant to such an extent that he is entitled to a new trial.

The trial court may amend an information so long as it does not change the offense or make a new charge. If the amendment attempts to cure a defect in the…