People v. Lovett

Defendant, John Lovett, was charged with manslaughter (MCLA 750.321; MSA 28.553), in connection with the death of Nancy Marie Wolf which occurred as a result of an automobile accident on November 6, 1972. Defendant pled guilty to an added count of negligent homicide (MCLA 750.324; MSA 28.556), and was sentenced to from 16 to 24 months in prison. Defendant now appeals.

On June 27, 1973, defendant offered a plea of guilty to the added count of negligent homicide. The trial court rejected this plea, however, because the facts elicited during the questioning of defendant did not establish a…