People v. Morris

Defendant was arrested on complaint of a woman that he had encountered while both were walking in downtown Detroit. She had informed a policeman that defendant demandéd a cigarette from her by saying, “Give me a cigarette or you’ll go down just like the building.” A building was being demolished nearby. Upon arrest, a straight razor was found concealed in his pocket.

He stated to complainant at the time of his arrest, “You just better have the right man or I’m going to cut you up.” He subsequently told a police officer that he was merely carrying the razor to be sharpened and produced a bus…