People v. Seales

Defendant while represented by counsel pled guilty to the included offense of attempted larceny from a person contrary to MCLA § 750.92 (Stat Ann 1962 Rev § 28.287); MCLA § 750-.357 (Stat Ann 1954 Rev § 28.589). On June 9, 1969, defendant was sentenced to a term of two to five years imprisonment by Judge Robert J. Colombo of the Recorder’s Court. With the assistance of court-appointed appellate counsel, defendant has timely filed a claim of appeal grounded solely on the contention that the lower court erred in accepting the plea, having failed to examine the defendant as to the facts of the…