People v. Atkins

Defendant was charged with two armed robberies, MCLA 750.529; MSA 28.797. On May 31, 1974, defendant entered a plea of guilty of unarmed robbery, MCLÁ 750.530; MSA 28.798, in both cases. Having been sentenced to concurrent terms of from 3 to 15 years in prison to run concurrently with his parole violation, defendant appeals.

During the plea proceedings, the following colloquy took place:

"The Court: I have in my possession two documents which are entitled 'Guilty Plea’ which purports to bear your signature. Tell the Court if that’s your signature.

"Defendant: Yes, sir.

"The Court: Have you read…