People v. Burns

Defendant Stanley Burns was con victed of armed robbery, MCL 750.529; MSA 28.797, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, MCL 750.227b; MSA 28.424(2). He was sentenced to between 20 to 50 years imprisonment on the armed robbery charge, and a consecutive 2 years for the felony-firearm violation. He appeals as of right, GCR 1963, 806.1.

On May 22, 1980, a man wearing a stocking over his head, gloves, and carrying a gun robbed a Lawson’s Party Store in Northwest Detroit. Approximately one hour later, defendant was arrested a few miles away from the store while he was…