People v. Andre Alexander

Defendant was convicted by a jury of assault on a prison guard, contrary to MCL 750.197(c); MSA 28.394(3). He was sentenced to two to four years in prison and appeals by leave granted.

On May 10, 1979, defendant requested to see a prison counselor and was summoned to a counsel- or’s office. Upon entering the office, defendant requested a grievance form in order to protest his continuation in segregation. Defendant was in formed that he could not protest the Security Classification Committee’s decision. Defendant then "jumped up” and threw a wire mail basket and other items at the counselor. A…