People v. Solomon

On. August 27, 1979, defendant

pled guilty as charged to breaking and entering an occupied dwelling in violation of MCL 750.110; MSA 28.305. On October 18, 1979, he was sentenced to from 3-1/2 to 15 years imprisonment. He appeals of right, raising an issue of first impression.

At the time of his plea, defendant was not informed by the court of the effect of the 1978 Initiated law commonly known as Proposal B. MCL 791.233b; MSA 28.2303(3). The provisions of Proposal B preclude parole for certain described offenses until the minimum term has been served and further provide that the minimum term…