People v. Jones

Defendant was found guilty by a jury of felonious assault, contrary to MCLA 750.82; MSA 28.277. He was sentenced to a term of from 32 months to 4 years in prison, and appeals by right.

Defendant contends for the first time on appeal that the prosecutor’s remarks during the closing arguments impermissibly infringed upon defend ant’s right to refuse to testify. The prosecutor merely stated that certain evidence was uncontradicted. Such a statement was permissible and did not affect defendant’s right to remain silent. People v Balog, 56 Mich App 624, 629; 224 NW2d 725 (1974), People v Sullivan,…