People v. Gow

The prosecutor appeals by leave granted from an order of the Livingston Circuit Court granting defendant youthful trainee status under the Youthful Trainee Act (yta), MCL 762.11 et seq.; MSA 28.853(11) et seq. We affirm.

On or about April 27, 1991, Kenneth Keith’s tools and equipment were stolen at. a job site. On November 5, 1991, the tools and equipment were discovered in the basement of defendant’s home. Defendant admitted that he was aware that the tools were stolen when he purchased them on April 29,1991. Defendant was charged with receiving and concealing stolen property with a value in…