People v. Cieslinski

Defendant pled guilty to breaking into a safe, MCL 750.531; MSA 28.799, and breaking and entering, MCL 750.110; MSA 28.305. Defendant was sentenced to five years’ probation with the first year to be served in the county jail. Defense counsel asked about credit for time served, and the court stated that there would be no credit and that he was "taking that into consideration in placing him on probation”.

On appeal, defendant argues that he is entitled to credit for time served. The trial judge indicated that one year in jail, along with probation, was too lenient a sentence for defendant unless…