People v. Ayoub

Following a jury trial, defendant was convicted of receiving and concealing stolen property over $100, MCL 750.535; MSA 28.803, and conspiracy to receive and conceal stolen property over $100, MCL 750.157a; MSA 28.354(1). Defendant was sentenced to 18 months probation, 25 days in jail, 120 hours of community service and a $750 fine and now appeals as of right.

Defendant offers three grounds for reversal. Because we reverse on one of those grounds, it is not necessary to consider the other issues. Defendant asserts that a taped conversation between Leonard Laymon and Susan Roberts, who…