People v. Smith

Memorandum Opinion. This case is submitted on the people’s motion to affirm. On October 19, 1970, defendant was convicted, on a plea of guilty, of the crime of assault with intent to rob being armed contrary to MCLA § 750.89 (Stat Ann 1962 Rev § 28.284). On January 18, 1971, he was sentenced to serve 4 to 20 years im*428prisonment. Appellate counsel was obtained and this appeal was filed alleging that the trial court failed to comply with GCR 1963, 785.3(2).

Defendant’s first allegation is that the trial court did not adequately establish by direct questioning the defendant’s participation in the…