People v. Haugabook

In July, 1965 defendants were convicted by a jury of kidnapping, CL 1948, § 750.349 (Stat Ann 1954 Rev § 28.581), and assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, CL 1948, § 750.84 (Stat Ann 1962 Rev § 28.279). Their motion for a new trial was denied in October, 1968.

Defendants argue that as a matter of law there was insufficient evidence to sustain their convictions. Their defense was alibi and they claim that there was insufficient evidence to establish their identity as the perpetrators of the crimes. While it is true that' the complainant could not positively identify the…