People v. Harris

This is habeas corpus, with ancillary writ of certiorari, to inquire into the legality of the confinement of defendant in the State prison at Jackson. Defendant contends:

1. That the court refused to appoint proper counsel for him.

The appointment of counsel is discretionary with the court and one who pleads guilty is not entitled to such appointment. People v. Williams, 225 Mich. 133.

2. That the crime was not established on the examination before the magistrate.

A plea of guilty is a waiver of examination (People v. Sanford, 233 Mich. 112), and, in any event, the point cannot be raised on…