People v. McMaster

Defendant was initially *166charged with assault with intent to murder, MCL 750.83; MSA 28.278, and possession of a firearm while in the commission of a felony, MCL 750.227b; MSA 28.424(2). He was convicted on September 10, 1979, by a Wayne County Circuit Court jury of felonious assault, MCL 750.82; MSA 28.277, and possession of a firearm while in the commission of a felony. Defendant received a suspended sentence for the felonious assault conviction but was sentenced to the mandatory two-year prison term for the felony-firearm violation. Defendant appeals as of right, pursuant to GCR 1963, 806.1.