People v. Turner

Defendant appeals from a maximum jail sentence imposed more than two years after his plea-based conviction of carrying a concealed weapon, contrary to MCL 750.227; MSA 28.424.

On November 3, 1975, defendant pled guilty to possession of brass knuckles. On December 12, 1975, sentencing was adjourned to May 6, 1976, in order to provide more time within which a proper sentence could be determined.

Sentencing was then adjourned to October 28, 1976, at which time defendant’s counsel suggested that the court defer sentencing until a later date since defendant had been in no further difficulty with the…