People v. Crane

Two meritorious questions are discussed in defendant's brief: (1) Was defendant's plea of guilty "made freely, with full knowledge of the nature of the accusation, and without undue influence?"; (2) Did the sentencing judge, as required by statute (3 Comp. Laws 1929, § 17328* [Stat. Ann. § 28.1058]), make investigation respecting the nature of the case and the circumstances of the plea of guilty and become satisfied that it was freely and understandingly made, without undue influence?

To the statement of facts in Mr. Justice BUSHNELL'S opinion should be added the following:

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