People v. Brown

Defendant was charged with the crime of robbery armed contrary to MCLA § 750.529 (Stat Ann 1971 Cum Supp § 28-.797). Assisted by counsel the defendant tendered a plea of guilty to the included offense of assault with intent to rob being armed, contrary to MCLA § 750.89 (Stat Ann 1962 Rev § 28.284). A sentence of 12-1/2 to 25 years imprisonment was imposed by the trial court and this appeal followed with the people moving to affirm.

Defendant’s sole contention on appeal alleges that the lower court erred in failing to expressly advise him of his constitutional right to confrontation and his…