Court Opinion

ID: 9722301
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-26 09:24:09.628813+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T18:24:33.713714
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Cynar, J.
(dissenting). I respectfully dissent in this matter. The denial of the motion to withdraw the plea was well within the discretion of the trial court and not contrary to People v Lewandowski, 394 Mich 529; 232 NW2d 173 (1975). All that can be said here is that the defendant wanted to withdraw his guilty plea, without more.
Prior to taking the plea, the trial court had the defendant sworn. As part of the plea-taking procedure, the defendant stated he was in possession of a .38-special firearm at his side.
The motion to withdraw the plea and attached affidavit of defendant states no specifics, but merely concludes the defendant believes he has a valid and meritorious defense to the gun charge.
The motion to withdraw the plea was heard on the day set for sentence. Defense counsel argues that the defendant would sign an affidavit indicating that he believes that, based on the motion and the contents of the motion, he has a meritorious defense.
All that is said is that the defendant wants to withdraw his plea of guilty. I would affirm.