People v. Larkins

Defendant was arrested on January 15, 1968, and charged with armed robbery (MCLA § 750.529 [Stat Ann 1969 Cum Supp § 28-.797]) following the robbery of a gas station in the city of Mount Clemens, Macomb county. Counsel was appointed and a preliminary examination held on March 26, 1968. On the day set for trial in September of 1968, defendant entered a plea of guilty to the charge. His plea was determined by Ma-*585comb county circuit judge George R. Deneweth to have been understandingly, freely and voluntarily given, without threat or promise, and with the aid of counsel. Defendant was sentenced…