People v. Johnson

Defendant was convicted, upon his plea of guilty, of carrying a concealed weapon without a license, contrary to MCLA § 750.227 (Stat Ann 1962 Rev § 28.424). He appeals as of right with the assistance of court-appointed counsel.

On appeal, defendant contends that the trial court failed in its duty to examine him as to the crime and his participation in it. See People v. Barrows (1959), 358 Mich 267. He contends first that the record gives rise to a substantial doubt as to his having had the requisite knowledge required for the crime. See People v. Sims (1970), 23 Mich App 194, and cases cited…