People v. Watson

Defendant was charged with the common-law rape of his 16-year-old stepdaughter. At arraignment, he pleaded not guilty. January 10, 1968, with his counsel present, defendant pleaded guilty to attempted rape. CLS 1961, § 750.520 (Stat Ann 1954 Rev § 28.788) and CL 1948, § 750.92 (Stat Ann 1962 Rev § 28.287). He was sentenced and thereafter moved to withdraw his plea. This motion was denied and defendant appeals.

The basis for the appeal is defendant’s contention that the plea transcript fails to disclose that the offense was accomplished by force and against the will of complainant; thus, a…