People v. Mathis

Defendant was arraigned and charged, on March 16, 1972, with rape and armed robbery, MCLA 750.520; MSA 28.788, MCLA 750.529; MSA 28.797, he pleaded guilty to a charge of assault with intent to rape, MCLA 750.85; MSA 28.280, on April 6, 1972, and was sentenced on April 20, 1972, to a term of 5 to 10 years.

On appeal, defendant raises five issues, four of which deal with the acceptance of defendant’s plea; the final issue concerns the sentence. Defendant maintains that his guilty plea should not have been accepted because the trial court did not adequately advise him of his right to confront his…