People v. Smith

Pee Curiam.

Defendant was tried by jury in Detroit recorder’s court and convicted of felonious assault. He appeals, alleging that the prosecuting attorney in his closing argument made prejudicial statements before the jury which constitute reversible error.

The prosecutor’s statements are as follows:

“Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, it’s our opinion that there has been a crime here. That crime is felonious assault. It is now your job to sit in judgment.

“Reasonable doubt? Who is ever 100% sure of anything? But, reasonable doubt — that word ‘reasonable’ qualifies itself greatly. Not just a…