People v. Hammack

D. E. Holbrook, Jr., J.

Defendant was convicted by a jury, on November 29, 1972, of rape, MCLA 750.520; MSA 28.788. He was sentenced to 25 to 40 years in prison. He now appeals as of right.

The defendant did not dispute the fact that a rape had been committed or that he had commit ted it. In fact, defense counsel did not cross-examine the complainant. Defendant’s defense was that he was insane at the time the offense was committed. His entire defense consisted of the testimony of two psychiatrists. All the issues that the defendant raises on appeal concern the trial court’s handling of his…