People v. Cooper

After a two-day jury trial, the defendant was found guilty of larceny in a building, MCLA 750.360; MSA 28.592. On January 13, 1971, he was sentenced to serve a term of not less than three nor more than four years in prison. He appeals of right.

Defendant’s in-custody confession was admitted as part of the prosecution’s case. The confession was admitted after a Walker hearing during which the trial court found that the confession had been made voluntarily. The defendant alleges error in the failure of the trial court to advise him of his right to testify at the Walker hearing without waiving…