People v. Washington

Following a jury trial, defendant was convicted of armed robbery, MCL 750.529, and assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, MCL 750.84. Defendant was sentenced to a term of six to fifteen years for the armed robbery conviction and a term of six to ten years for the assault conviction, the sentences to run concurrently. Defendant appeals as of right. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

I. BASIC FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

During the late evening hours of May 7, 1998, the victim was shot and robbed by two men. His watch, pager, and $71 were taken. The first officer…