People v. Fortuin

Defendant was convicted by a jury of possession of stolen property with a value over $100, MCL 750.535; MSA 28.803. He was sentenced to six months probation and ordered to perform 80 hours of community service. He appeals as of right.

In August, 1980, two candelabra were stolen from the home of Amy Vogt. Robert Reid, the owner of a second-hand store, purchased the candelabra and some other silver on August 23, 1980, from two men. A few days later, Reid sold and delivered the candelabra to defendant for the amount of $1,360, which was 10% above the scrap value of the silver. On September 23,…