People of Michigan v. Peter Thomas Brinkey

*95 For a valid plea agreement, it is axiomatic that there must be an actual agreement on the essential features of the plea. When there are multiple proposed plea agreements and hearings, as here, reference to a "prior plea" will likely be ambiguous and require some clarification on the record, unlike as here. Defendant, Peter Thomas Brinkey, pleaded guilty to several driving-related offenses, but the record confirms a lack of clarity with regard to essential sentencing features. As explained below, we reverse and remand for further proceedings.

I. BACKGROUND

Defendant appeals by leave granted 1…