People v. Dermartzex

Defendant was found guilty by a jury in the Recorder’s Court for the City of Detroit of assault with intent to rape, MCLA § 750.85 (Stat Ann 1962 Rev § 28.280). He was sentenced on July 28, 1969, to prison for a term of not less than three years nor more than ten years.

He appeals his conviction and asserts four issues for determination which we restate and consider as follows:

1. Did the trial court abuse its discretion in denying a continuance?

In this case, a complaint was filed and warrant issued July 18, 1968. The examination was held on August 8, 1968, and defendant was bound over for…