People v. Boomer

Defendant appeals of right his May 15, 1979, plea of guilty to armed robbery. MCL 750.529; MSA 28.797. On May 16, 1979, he was sentenced to a term of 8 to 20 years imprisonment. Defendant raises one issue for our consideration. On the date of sentencing, but before sentence was imposed by the Court, defendant indicated that he wished to withdraw his guilty plea. Defendant’s request was summarily denied without any inquiry by the sentencing judge as to why defendant wished to withdraw his plea:

"Defendant: I would like to withdraw my plea to not guilty (sic).

"The Court: Your motion is denied.…