People v. Stubbs

The defendant was charged with two counts of felonious assault, MCL 750.82; MSA 28.277. On May 4, 1979, a Berrien County Circuit Court jury found the defendant guilty as to one count and not guilty as to the second. Defendant was sentenced to nine months imprisonment and appeals his conviction as of right.

The defendant’s contention that the trial court erroneously refused to give instructions requested by the defense is without merit. A trial judge is required to give instructions on the theories of the parties if they are requested and supported by some evidence. GCR 1963, 516.7, People v…