People v. McGown

Defendant, while represented by counsel, pled guilty to the charge of breaking and entering an occupied dwelling, contrary to CL 1948, § 750.110, as amended by PA 1964, No 133 (Stat Ann 1968 Cnm Snpp § 28.305). He was subsequently sentenced to a term of 5 to 15 years’ imprisonment. A timely claim of appeal was filed in this Court and grounded on three allegations of error. It is contended that the transcript fails to reveal a forceful breaking, a necessary element to the offense charged, and further, that each element of the crime must be demonstrated at the plea proceeding. The second…