People v. Matthews

Following a nonjury trial, defendant was convicted of robbery unarmed, CL 1948, § 750.530 (Stat Ann 1954 Rev § 28.798). On appeal defendant makes numerous allegations of error, the principal one being that he did not specifically waive his right to counsel prior to and during custodial interrogation.

The prosecution accepted the statement of facts presented in the defendant’s brief as follows:

“On July 9,1967, at 8:15 a.m., defendant, who had been arrested the previous day for allegedly snatching a purse from Gladys Pritchard was allegedly informed of his constitutional rights by Detective…