People v. Patterson

Defendant was convicted by a jury of felonious assault, MCL 750.82; MSA 28.277, on March 11, 1986. He was sentenced to three years’ probation with a requirement that the first ten months be served in the county jail. Defendant appeals as of right. We reverse and remand.

The issues for review are (1) whether defendant’s right to a speedy trial was violated and (2) whether the prosecutor prejudiced defendant’s right to a fair trial by questioning and arguing about defendant’s silence to the police. Some chronology of events is necessary for an understanding of this case.

Defendant was arrested on…