People v. Gray

On June 29, 1981, defendant pled guilty to breaking and entering an occupied dwelling, MCL 750.110; MSA 28.305, and was subsequently sentenced to a term of from 7-1/2 to 15 years imprisonment. He appeals as of right.

Defendant first argues that he was given erroneous information at the plea-taking proceeding. After the trial judge elicited the factual basis, defendant’s counsel stated to defendant:

"I think perhaps you should understand if you take the stand, you waive your protection against self-incrimination. In other words, you can be cross-examined and any previous record could be brought…