People v. Oliver

Defendant was convicted by a jury of delivery of phencyclidine, MCL 335.341(l)(b); MSA 18.1070(41)(l)(b), and delivery of marijuana, MCL 335.341(l)(c); MSA 18.1070(41)(l)(c), and appeals.

Evidence presented at trial established that police officer Johnston went to a residence in Battle Creek in the company of an informant and purchased phencyclidine and marijuana from defendant. Defendant was not arrested until approximately three months later. Defendant argues that the delay deprived him of due process. However, it is prejudice resulting from delay, not the delay itself, which may result in a…