People v. Drain

Defendant Ronald C. Drain pled guilty and was convicted of assault with intent to commit robbery, being armed, contrary to MCLA § 750.89 (Stat Ann 1962 Rev § 28.284). Subsequently, defendant appealed his conviction to this Court seeking the granting of a motion to remand cause to the trial court for an evidentiary hearing, which was granted. After an evidentiary hearing, the trial court denied defendant’s motion to set aside the guilty plea.

On appeal, defendant contends that his plea of guilty was induced by promises of leniency emanating from his trial counsel. The appellee has filed a…