People v. Ciatti

Defendant Richard Ciatti appeals from his conviction by jury on January 30, 1968, of knowingly making false statements of material fact in the assignment of the certificate of title to a motor vehicle contrary to CLS 1961, § 257.254 (Stat Ann 1968 Rev § 9.1954).

On appeal defendant first contends that he was denied due process by trial court abuse of discretion in denying his motion for continuance of- the trial. Defendant asserts that the denial resulted in his being deprived of effective assistance of counsel. Continuance was sought because defendant’s attorney said he was .unprepared, the…