People v. Schneff

On June 18,1971, defendant-appellee Gene Edward Schneff pleaded guilty to a two count information charging cruelty to children, MCLA 750.136; MSA 28.331, arising out of the deaths of his 27-day-old son and daughter. In relevant part the following testimony was taken at the guilty plea hearing:

"The Court: Is it your wish, Mr. Schneff, to plead guilty to both counts, Count I and Count II?

"Mr. Schneff: Yes.

"The Court: Whose idea is it that you plead guilty?

"Mr. Schneff: It is mine.

"The Court: Will you tell us in your own words how you were involved in the matters set forth in these counts so as…