People v. Minter

Defendant was convicted by a jury in the Genesee County Circuit Court of armed robbery. MCLA § 750.529 (Stat Ann 1971 Cum Supp § 28.797). He appeals of right.

On December 14, 1969, the Yellow Deluxe Cab Company office in Flint, Michigan was robbed by a lone black male armed with a silver-colored revolver. The gunman was in the office for approximately 20 minutes prior to the robbery, ostensibly waiting for a cab he requested Two employees, Mrs. Arney and Mr. Tesler, were on duty at the time.

After the robbery, the police were called and observed fresh footprints in new-fallen snow near the…