People v. George

Defendant appeals as of right from a jury conviction of armed robbery, MCL 750.529; MSA 28.797, and possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony, MCL 750.227b; MSA 28.424(2). The trial judge sentenced defendant to 25 to 50 years in prison for the armed robbery and the mandatory two-year prison term for the felony-firearm.

Defendant was convicted for robbing a Church’s Chicken Restaurant located on Woodward Avenue in Detroit. His defense was mistaken identity.

Defendant raises seven issues on appeal, two of which require reversal. Defendant first argues that his arrest was not supported…