People v. Thomas

I respectfully dissent.

Defendants, David W. Thomas and Robert K. Dyche, were charged with larceny in a building contrary to MCL 750.360; MSA 28.592 arising out of the alleged theft of four bottles of liquor. Defendant Dyche did not appear for trial.1

Tried alone, defendant Thomas was convicted in a bench trial of larceny in a building as charged. He was sentenced to two years probation with the last 30 days to be spent in the county jail, a fine of $150 and costs of $200. He appeals as of right.

Defendant Thomas, who is described as the manager of St. Thomas Rug Cleaning of Kalamazoo, was hired…