People v. Cook

Defendant was originally charged *197with the offense of armed robbery, contrary to MCLA 750.529; MSA 28.797. On February 22, 1974, he pleaded guilty to the lesser included offense of assault with intent to rob while being armed, contrary to MCLA 750.89; MSA 28.284. On March 15, 1974, he was sentenced to a prison term of 7 years to life. Defendant was resentenced on March 20, 1974, to a 7 to 13 year prison term and now appeals as of right.

Defendant contends that the trial court which accepted his plea erred reversibly in failing to inform him of his right to testify at trial. GCR 1963,…