People v. Robinson

Defendant, James E. Robinson, was charged with assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, MCL 750.84; MSA 28.279. At the conclusion of a bench trial held on November 10, 1983, defendant was found guilty of the lesser offense of felonious assault. MCL 750.82; MSA 28.277. On November 30, 1983, defendant was sentenced to three years of probation. Defendant subsequently brought a motion for a new trial on the same grounds now raised on appeal. After a hearing held on August 17, 1983, the trial court denied the motion. Defendant appeals as of right.

The defendant’s first claim is…