People v. Laslo

Defendant was convicted by a jury of receiving or concealing stolen property over the value of $100. MCLA 750.535; MSA 28.803. He appeals by right.

The examining magistrate twice dismissed charges against defendant, on November 25, 1975, and on December 18, 1975. The November 25 dismissal of a receiving or concealing charge was the result of the prosecution’s inability to proceed because prosecution witnesses were unavailable, apparently because the prosecution had not prepared for the examination in the belief that a plea bargain had been reached. Defendant was rearrested and charged with…