People v. Armstrong

Defendant pled guilty to attempted burning of a dwelling house in violation of MCL 750.92 and 750.72; MSA 28.287 and 28.267. He was sentenced to imprisonment for 3-1/3 to 5 years and claims this appeal as a matter of right under GCR 1963, 806.1.

Defendant was originally charged with burning a dwelling house, MCL 750.72; MSA 28.267. After plea negotiations, the prosecutor agreed to reduce the charge to attempted burning and to recommend probation in exchange for defendant’s nolo contendere plea to the reduced charge. At the proceeding upon the plea, the plea-taking court informed the defendant…