People v. Vinson

Defendant was convicted by a jury of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, contrary to MCL 750.84; MSA 28.279, and possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony, contrary to MCL 750.227b; MSA 28.424(2). He was sentenced to 5 to 15 years in prison on the first count and two years on the second, the sentences to run consecutively. Defendant appeals as of right.

Our review of the questions posed on appeal indicates that one warrants our consideration.

Defendant was charged with assault with intent to commit murder. The trial judge instructed the jury on the lesser…