People v. Webb

With the benefit of counsel defendant pled guilty to the included offense of attempted larceny from a person, contrary to MCLA § 750.92 (Stat Ann 1962 Rev § 28.287); MCLA § 750.357 (Stat Ann 1954 Rev § 28.589). The plea was accepted by Judge Elvin L. Davenport of the Recorder’s Court and on March 25, 1969, defendant was sentenced to a term of two to five years imprisonment. A timely claim of appeal was subsequently filed by court-appointed appellate counsel and presents five questions for review.

Defendant’s first contention is that he was not informed of his constitutional right to…