People v. Stinnett

Following a jury trial, defendant was convicted of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, MCL 750.84; MSA 28.279, and sentenced to a term of from three to ten years’ imprisonment. Defendant appeals as of right, arguing that reversal is required due to certain errors which occurred in instructing the jury. We disagree, and affirm defendant’s conviction.

First, defendant claims that his conviction should be reversed because the trial court failed to instruct the jury in conformity with the standard criminal jury instructions. Defendant claims that the instructions given by…