People v. Booth

On July 26, 1976, defendant was convicted, on his plea of guilty but mentally ill, of criminal sexual conduct in the first degree, contrary to MCL 750.520b; MSA 28.788(2). The plea was the result of a plea bargain whereby defendant pled "guilty but mentally ill” to Count I of criminal sexual conduct in the first degree, and a second count of criminal sexual conduct in the first degree was dismissed. On August 6, 1976, defendant was sentenced to life in prison. Defendant appeals as of right.

The defendant raises eight issues on appeal, only one of which merits discussion. The defendant asserts…