People v. Solak

Defendant appeals his conviction by a jury of assault and battery, MCL 750.81; MSA 28.276. Defendant was charged with driving under the influence of intoxicants, contrary to a City of Warren ordinance, 1 and assault and battery. This Court originally denied leave to appeal in this case. However, the Supreme Court remanded this case to this Court for consideration as on leave granted._

All witnesses agreed at trial that on May 9, 1981, at approximately 11:20 p.m. defendant was stopped by the City of Warren police for speeding while driving down Eight Mile Road in a westerly direction. After…