People v. Cochrane

Defendant was charged with breaking and entering with the intent to commit larceny. MCLA 750.110; MSA 28.305. A supplemental information was filed on February 9, 1971; and at the arraignment thereon, defendant pled guilty to the crime charged.

A motion to withdraw the plea was filed on March 29, 1971, prior to the time of sentencing. The motion was denied on April 12, 1971, and defendant was sentenced to serve 5 to 15 years in prison. Defendant appeals as of right.

There is no absolute right to withdraw a plea of guilty. People v Case, 340 Mich 526 (1954). However, where, as here, the motion to…