People v. Lee

I agree with Judge Bronson that the defendant’s conviction must be reversed because the trial court failed to address the defendant personally as to the rights waived by a guilty plea. I write separately, however, to state the grounds upon which I distinguish this case from People v Lockett, 413 Mich 868; 318 NW2d 31 (1982). When Lockett was before this Court, see People v Lockett, 111 Mich App 405; 314 NW2d 640 (1981), it was apparently assumed by the parties and by this Court that the trial judge did not personally advise the defendant of his right of confrontation. The only issue,…