People v. Givans

Defendant pleaded guilty of two counts of assault with intent to rob while armed, MCL 750.89; MSA 28.284, but reserved his right to appeal the trial court’s finding that his confession was voluntary. Defendant now appeals his convictions as of right. We affirm.

On November 2, 1992, two men attempted an armed robbery at a Jackson gas station. During the robbery attempt, two employees of the gas station sustained gunshot wounds to the face. The robbers’ efforts to open the cash register were unsuccessful. When they heard someone coming, they fled.

After receiving an anonymous tip, the police…