People v. Albert

On April 29, 1981, defendant, William James Albert, pled nolo contendere to armed robbery, in violation of MCL 750.529; MSA 28.797. The plea was made after a jury trial in which defendant was found not guilty of four charges (armed robbery, criminal sexual conduct in the first degree, and two counts of felony-firearm) and were unable to agree and hung regarding eight other charges (armed robbery and seven counts of criminal sexual conduct in the first degree). After being sentenced to not less than 33 months nor more than 6 years in prison, defendant appeals as of right.

On appeal, defendant…