People v. Kranz

Defendant appeals from his non-jury conviction for taking indecent and improper liberties with a child under the age of 16 years contrary to MCLA 750.336; MSA 28.568. Defendant raises three issues on appeal: (1) the verdict was contrary to the weight of the evidence; (2) MCLA 750.336; MSA 28.568 is unconstitutional; and (3) the trial court committed reversible error by inadvertently delivering its verdict before defense counsel gave his closing argument.

The victim’s aunt testified that she observed the defendant on his knees, holding the child up against him with his hands on her hips, making…