People v. Harris

The defendant was charged with first-degree murder in the perpetration or attempt to perpetrate a robbery, MCLA 750.316; MSA 28.548. On December 27, 1972, defendant appeared with counsel and pled guilty to the lesser offense of murder in the second degree, MCLA 750.317; MSA 28.549.

The defendant admitted that on July 21, 1972, he attempted to rob a party store and that during the course of this attempt one Charles Cochran was killed. The plea of guilty was accepted and the defendant sentenced to a term of 15 to 25 years in prison.

On appeal, the only question raised by the defendant is the…