People v. Rodriguez

Following a jury trial, defendant was convicted of one count of felony use tax evasion, MCL 205.27(2); MSA 7.657(27)(2), and two counts of misdemeanor use tax evasion, MCL 205.27(4); MSA 7.657(27)(4). The trial court sentenced defendant to *570five years’ probation for the felony conviction and two years’ probation for the two misdemeanor convictions. Defendant appeals as of right. We affirm.

Defendant was convicted of failing to pay use tax on three vehicles that were purchased outside Michigan, a 1988 Pontiac Bonneville, a 1988 Chevrolet van, and a 1985 Ford one-ton cube van. Defendant claims he…