People v. Pennington

Defendant was charged in connection with the perpetration of two separate robberies. The jury found defendant guilty of assault with intent to murder, MCL 750.83; MSA 28.278, and assault with intent to rob, MCL 750.89; MSA 28.284. The jury found defendant not guilty of armed robbery, MCL 750.529; MSA 28.797. The crimes were committed while defendant was a juvenile. The probate court waived jurisdiction over the defendant and allowed him to be tried as an adult. Four issues are raised on appeal, none of which warrant reversal.

The prosecutor’s opening statement to the jury is challenged by the…