People v. Richard Banks

On August 5, 1972, defendant was charged with felonious assault.1 On August 31, 1972, after a jury trial, he was convicted of "attempted” felonious assault.2 Defendant perfected a timely appeal of right.

Early in the morning of August 4, 1972, two Detroit policemen in civilian clothes, riding in an unmarked car, were patrolling in the area of John R and Erskine Streets. The officers were flagged down by a man who complained that he had just been approached and robbed. The man pointed out his alleged assailant. The assailant was still in sight. The officers, still in their car, proceeded toward…