People v. Givens

Defendant was charged with, and convicted of, armed robbery. MCLA 750.529; MSA 28.797. Throughout the proceedings he was repre*437sented by competent appointed counsel. On appeal, he alleges as error the failure of the trial judge to specifically advise defendant of his right to testify in his own defense.

We find no authority holding that where a defendant is convicted after not taking the stand, he is entitled to reversal unless the record shows his awareness of the right to testify. We are unwilling to extend the guilty plea procedures required by GCR 1963, 785.7(l)(d)(iv) to a jury trial. The…