People v. Philpot

Defendant was charged in a two-count information with assault with intent to murder, MCL 750.83; MSA 28.278; and possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony, MCL 750.227(b); MSA 28.424(2). A jury found him guilty of the former charge and guilty but mentally ill of the latter charge. He was sentenced to 6 to 20 years and 2 years respectively and now appeals as of right.

Defendant initially contends that the trial court erred in refusing to suppress evidence of a prior conviction for attempted carrying of a concealed weapon. He specifically claims that the ruling was incorrect since…