People v. Kyllonen

These separate criminal cases present a single narrow and unique question of statutory interpretation: When the Legislature enacted MCLA 750.535; MSA 28.803, 1 which proscribes, inter alia, "aid[ing] in the concealment of * * * stolen * * * property”, did it intend to provide an alternate statute under which thieves could be convicted; or did it only intend to cast a net of criminal liability over persons who assist thieves or others in the concealment of stolen property?

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Defendant Kyllonen was charged in a one-count information with buying, receiving or aiding in the concealment of stolen…