People v. Dawson

After a trial by jury the defendant was convicted of second-degree murder, MCLA § 750.317 (Stat Ann 1954 Rev § 28.549), and he now appeals.

It is urged that the evidence adduced at trial was insufficient to warrant a finding of guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Review of the record shows that there was ample competent evidence from which the jury could conclude beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant was guilty.

The defendant contends that the trial court erred in giving an instruction regarding aiding and abetting pursuant to MCLA § 767.39 (Stat Ann 1954 Rev § 28.979). The test of whether…