People v. Stockard

On March 24, 1970, defendant was charged with armed robbery. MCLA 750.529; MSA 28.797. On July 8, 1970, defendant pled guilty to this charge and sentencing was fixed for August 6, 1970. On August 4, 1970, defendant, represented by new counsel, filed a motion to withdraw his plea. The motion came on for hearing on August 14, 1970. An opinion and order denying defendant’s motion was filed by the trial court on October 8, 1971. On October 25, 1971, defendant was sentenced to a term of 15 to 25 years in prison, with credit for time served in jail since March 24, 1970.

On appeal, defendant raises…