People v. Roberson

Defendant, Clarence Roberson, appeared before Honorable Chester J. Byrns, a circuit judge of Berrien County, on September 5,1967. During these proceedings defense counsel was appointed for the defendant, at his request, but no plea was offered, accepted or entered. The crime was attempted larceny from a motor vehicle, in violation of CL 1948, § 750.356a (Stat Ann 1954 Rev § 28.588 [1]).

On September 18,1967, defendant was arraigned by the Honorable Karl F. Zick, also a circuit judge of Berrien county, and a plea of guilty was accepted. Sentence of 2 years and 4 months to 2-1/2 years was…