People v. Eaton

The defendant was arrested and indicted on two counts of murder, the first count charging him with first-degree murder, MCLA 750.316, MSA 28.548, and the second count charging him with second-degree murder, MCLA 750.317, MSA 28.549. On November 29, 1965, the defendant entered a plea of guilty to the charge of second-degree murder and the charge of first-degree murder was dropped. The defendant was thereafter sentenced to a term of natural life in prison.

After sentencing, the defendant made several motions to withdraw his guilty plea and for a new trial. A three-day hearing was held, resulting…