People v. Hoye

Defendant was convicted of armed robbery, MCLA 750.89; MSA 28.284, before a jury in the Monroe County Circuit Court and appeals by right. We reverse because the prosecutor’s cross-examination of the defendant and arguments to the jury impermissibly infringed on defendant’s right to remain silent.

The offense occurred at the Square Deal Market in Monroe. Defendant and a female companion entered the store with several customers when the market opened for business. After the other customers had been served and the store was empty, the defendant and his companion approached the counter with…