People v. Martin

GCR 1963, 785.12 was given effect prospectively on September 1, 1973. Defendant in substance asks that the rule be made retroactive, giving him access to the presentence report used in his January 31, 1972 sentencing and prays remand for resentencing. We conclude that a defendant sentenced prior to the effective date of the rule is not entitled, as matter of right, to inspect the presentence report. We affirm the Court of Appeals.

FACTS

Defendant pled nolo contendere to the charge of negligent homicide, reduced from manslaughter.

At sentencing the trial judge stated that he had "read over…