People v. McAllister

Defendant was convicted, following a jury trial, of assault with intent to commit murder, MCL 750.83; MSA 28.278. Defendant was sentenced to twelve to twenty years’ imprisonment, and he appeals as of right. We affirm.

The victim, John Webster, received a telephone call from a woman named “Jackie” who was interested in purchasing his car. The victim and his friend, Eric Valla, met Jackie and allowed her to test drive the car. Jackie agreed to buy the car, but indicated that she needed to obtain additional funds from a friend in a bar. Jackie drove the car to the bar, parked the car in the alley…