People v. Newton

On February 17, 1969, defendant pled guilty to unarmed robbery, MCLA § 750.530 (Stat Ann 1954 Rev § 28.798). Defendant now argues that because the trial judge never specifically inquired as to whether defendant was voluntarily making his plea, the requirements of GCR 1963, 785.3 have not been met.

Since the decisions by the Michigan Supreme Court in People v. Hobdy (1968), 380 Mich 686; People v. Dunn (1968), 380 Mich 693; People v. Stearns (1968), 380 Mich 704; and People v. Winegar (1968), 380 Mich 719, it has been the rule in Michigan that in reviewing guilty pleas, the appellate court…