People v. Lewis

After a jury trial commencing on January 17, 1977, defendant was convicted of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, contrary to MCL 750.84; MSA 28.279. He was sentenced on February 10, 1977, to 4-1/2 to 10 years in prison and now appeals as of right. Defendant poses one question for our consideration — Is reversal mandated when, during a requested polling of the jury, one juror is not questioned regarding her verdict?

This issue arose at the instant trial when the jury returned to announce the verdict. In response to the court clerk’s questioning, all of the members of…