People v. Parker

Defendant was convicted by a jury of felonious assault by use of a dangerous weapon. Defendant thereafter pled guilty to a supplemental information charging him as a second offender under the habitual criminal act. He appeals of right.

This cause arises out of an incident which occurred at a shopping center in Kent County, Michigan. Defendant was accused by a store security guard of stealing a certain item of clothing. Some words were exchanged between the two individuals and defendant started to exit the store. A chase ensued involving the defendant, two store em ployees, and several…