People v. Broden

We are invited in this case to conclude that a trial court, which indicates nothing more than that it is applying a guideline *472sentence, has complied with the Supreme Court’s mandate that an explanation for the sentence imposed be given. People v Coles, 417 Mich 523, 549-550; 339 NW2d 440 (1983). We decline the invitation.

Defendant in this case pled guilty to second-degree murder, MCL 750.317; MSA 28.549, was sentenced to from 16 to 30 years imprisonment, and appeals as of right.

Defendant first argues that her conviction should be reversed because the trial judge failed to advise her of the…