People v. Trinity

Holbrook, Jr., J.

The prosecutor appeals as of right from an order of the St. Clair Circuit Court granting defendant youthful trainee status under the Youthful Trainee Act, MCL 762.11 et seq.; MSA 28.853(11) et seq. We affirm.

Defendant was charged with receiving and concealing stolen property with a value of more than $100, MCL 750.535; MSA 28.803. Following his circuit court arraignment, defendant petitioned the court for youthful trainee status. At a January 30, 1989, hearing regarding defendant’s petition, the prosecutor argued that the yta was unconstitutional on separation of powers…