Legal Opinion
People v. Simpson
Michigan Court of Appeals
Decided June 30, 1971No. Docket 8504PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtLesinski, C. J.
Defendant Joe Simpson was convicted upon his plea of guilty of breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny. MCLA § 750.110 (Stat Ann 1971 Cum Supp § 28.305).
In 1964 defendant, then 16 years old, 1 waived preliminary examination and pled guilty at arraignment. Although not represented by an attorney, defendant’s parents were present when the trial judge explained defendant’s right to counsel:
“The Court: You understand that you have a right to have a lawyer represent you or advise you at all times?
“The Respondent: Yes, sir.
“The Court: You understand that, in the event that you are…
2Cases cited16 opinions
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