People v. Grant

Defendant was convicted by a jury of assault with intent to commit murder, contrary to MCL 750.83; MSA 28.278. In a subsequent proceeding, the trial court sentenced defendant to a life term of imprisonment. From the conviction and sentence, defendant appeals by leave granted.

On February 15, 1976, defendant committed an armed robbery when, while armed with a gun, he entered a Genesee County grocery store and demanded money. Defendant then left the robbery scene in a small yellow car and was seen headed in the direction of Lapeer County. Alerted by radio dispatch, Lapeer County Sheriff’s Deputy…