People v. Maurice Jones

Defendant was charged with attempt to take indecent liberties with (MCLA § 750-.336 [Stat Ann 1954 Rev § 28.568]), and having carnal knowledge of, a minor under 16 years of age (MCLA § 750.520 [Stat Ann 1954 Rev § 28.788]).

On October 13, 1970, a hearing was held before a judge of the recorder’s court at which time defendant purported to offer a plea of nolo contendere to the charge of attempt to take indecent liberties with a minor. The judge informed defendant, before plea was entered, that the maximum sentence he could receive was five years. Defendant proceeded to unequivocally waive, both…