People v. Hall

The people appeal by leave granted from an order of the Oakland Circuit Court that peremptorily reversed a district court order denying defendant’s motion to withdraw a 1984 plea of guilty of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor, MCL 257.625; MSA 9.2325. We reverse.

When a motion to withdraw a guilty plea is brought after sentencing, a trial court’s decision will not be reversed absent a clear abuse of discretion resulting in a miscarriage of justice. People v Winegar, 380 Mich 719, 730-731; 158 NW2d 395 (1968) ; People v Rettelle, 173 Mich App 196, 200; 433 NW2d 401 (1988).…