People v. Horvath

Defendant, while represented by counsel, pled guilty to the lesser included offense of assault with intent to rob being armed contrary to MCLA § 750.89 (Stat Ann 1962 Rev § 28.284). He was subsequently sentenced to a term of six to ten years imprisonment. Through appointed appellate counsel, defendant filed a timely claim of appeal grounded solely on the contention that the plea was involuntary because defendant failed to expressly admit each and every element of the crime. The people filed a motion to affirm the conviction on the grounds that the question presented is unsubstantial.…