People v. Shelmire

Defendant was charged with first-degree murder (MCLA § 750.316 [Stat Ann 1954 Rev § 28.548]) and tried in Detroit Recorder’s Court before a jury, which returned a verdict of guilty of manslaughter (MCLA § 750.321 [Stat Ann 1954 Rev § 28.553]). Defendant was sentenced to a term of 4 to 15 years. He appeals as of right.

Defendant raises two issues on appeal. He first contends that the trial judge’s instructions concerning good character and intent were erroneous. No objection was raised below. This Court has repeatedly held that it will not review claimed errors in jury instructions where no…