People v. Lovett

Defendant’s conviction must be reversed because the trial judge failed to instruct on the lesser included offense of attempted armed robbery despite defense counsel’s request. People v Henry, 395 Mich 367, 370; 236 NW2d 489 (1975); People v Ora Jones, 395 Mich 379, 390; 236 NW2d 461 (1975).

Defendant was charged with armed robbery. The trial judge instructed on the lesser included offenses of unarmed robbery and larceny from the person. She denied defense counsel’s request for an instruction on attempted armed robbery because she found "no evidence” to support that verdict. The jury convicted…