People v. Shaffer

The appellant, who was 18 years of age, married and a member of the armed forces (although absent without leave at the time) entered a plea of guilty to the charge of armed robbery.

The appellant claims that a youth of the age of 18 years is not capable of waiving his right to counsel, and that police officers told him if he would plead guilty the judge would he lenient and probably place him on probation.

The trial judge meticulously complied with GCR 1963, 785.3. The record indicates the following colloquy between the court and the appellant:

“The Court: Lyle Shaffer, do you understand the…