Legal Opinion
People v. Ward
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided February 14, 1974No. 12 October Term 1973, Docket No. 54,400PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtM. S. Coleman, J.
FACTS
Defendant was arrested on a charge of armed robbery. On the second day of his jury trial, March 14, 1972, and after some discussion between defense counsel and the prosecutor, the prosecutor moved to add a count of unarmed robbery. Defendant’s attorney informed the court that he had advised his client of his constitutional rights and that the defendant wished to plead guilty.
The count of unarmed robbery was duly added and the court proceeded to question defendant closely. Defendant indicated affirmatively that (1) he knew of his right to trial by jury (which he waived in writing), (2) he…
2Cases cited10 opinions
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- Brady v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1970
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- Tollett v. HendersonSupreme Court of the United States · 1973
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3Cited by2 opinions
- People v. SandersMichigan Court of Appeals · 1974
- People v. HarrisMichigan Court of Appeals · 1974