People v. London

The defendant appeals his jury conviction of breaking and entering with the intent to commit larceny, MCLA 750.110; MSA 28.305.

Defendant’s trial began on August 13, 1970, and was continued on August 14, 1970. When defendant began his defense, the trial court voiced some impatience and irritability with the defendant. During testimony of a defense witness, the following transpired:

"Mr. Schoemer [defense counsel]: David, just a second. In the light of the court’s caution to the narrative answers, perhaps I should bring this out in the question, or do you want to let him tell the story?

"The…