People v. Gibbons

Defendant Dwayne Gibbons was convicted upon a plea of guilty to assault with intent to rob while being armed, MCLA 750.89; MSA 28.284. He appeals as of right.

Defendant first challenges the validity of his guilty plea on the basis that he was not informed that at trial his guilt would have to be proved beyond a reasonable doubt and that he would have the right to compulsory process to obtain witnesses in his favor. We find such claim to be without foundation. Defendant’s guilty plea occurred on December 11, 1972, which was prior to the June 1, 1973 effective date of GCR 1963, 785.7. At such…