People v. Maynard

On September 29, 1979, a jury found defendant-appellant, Lonnie James Maynard, guilty of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, contrary to MCL 750.84; MSA 28.279. He was sentenced on October 18, 1979, to 5 to 10 years imprisonment. The defendant appeals as of right under GCR 1963, 806.1.

This Court has carefully reviewed the briefs and transcript. We agree that no prejudicial error occurred. However, because of our decision in People v Johnson, 83 Mich App 1; 268 NW2d 259 (1978), which I authored, I feel one of defendant’s allegations of error requires my comment.…