People v. West

— The defendant was charged with the crime of assault with intent to commit murder. The jury found the defendant guilty in the following language: “ We, the jury in the above-entitled case, find the defendant guilty.” It is claimed that this verdict is contrary to law; does not find the defendant guilty of any offense; and that because the lesser crime of simple assault is included within the crime charged in the information the verdict is ambiguous and uncertain. The jury were *346given four forms of verdict, the court saying: “ I have prepared forms of verdict for you. You will find that they…