People v. Montevecchio

Defendant Caesar Montevecchio, Loren Jolly, and Joseph Giacalone were charged with armed robbery. MCLA § 750.529 (Stat Ann 1971 Cum Supp § 28.797). Because of certain statements made by Loren Jolly to the police, motion for separate trial for the defendant herein and Joseph Giacalone was granted. Defendant and Giacalone were both convicted as charged, and defendant was sentenced to serve not less than 50 years nor more than 70 years in the state prison.

Defendant contends that the following remarks made by the prosecutor were inflammatory and prejudiced defendant’s right to a fair trial:

“If a…