People v. Reno

Defendant was originally charged in the Recorder’s Court with aggravated assault, MCL 750.81(a); MSA 28.276(1). He was found guilty of the included offense of assault and bat*588tery, MCL 750.81; MSA 28.276, and appeals as of right.

Defendant first contends that under the Rules for the Recorder’s Court of Detroit, Rules 7 and 8, and under the authority of People v Barbara, 390 Mich 377; 214 NW2d 833 (1973), a defendant charged with a high misdemeanor in Recorder’s Court has a right to preliminary examination. While this right is usually only recognized in the case of a felony, defendant is correct…