People v. Lassen

Charged with delivery of a controlled substance, MCLA 335.341(1)(a); MSA 18.1070(41)(1)(a), defendant pleaded guilty on June 12, 1974 to the added count of possession of a controlled substance, MCLA 335.341(4)(a); MSA 18.1070(41)(4)(a). July 1, 1974, defendant was sentenced and on November 4, 1974, he moved to withdraw his plea on the basis that the facts elicited at the plea taking indicated a possible entrapment. The motion was denied and defendant appeals.

Is a trial court required to explore a possible defense of entrapment when the plea transcript indicates that a police officer is…