People v. Austin

Original Opinion

Defendant pled guilty to the charge of larceny in a building. He asks this Court to vacate the plea of guilty and remand the case for new trial.

While the defense of intoxication or drug addiction is a defense to a specific intent crime, larceny in a building is not such a specific intent crime. Further the motion comes too late. People v. Miles (1970), 28 Mich App 562. The people have filed a motion to affirm pursuant to GCE 1963, 817.5(3).

A review of the briefs and records in this cause make it manifest that the question sought to be reviewed is so unsubstantial as to need no…