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People v. Torrez

Michigan Court of Appeals

Decided May 21, 1979No. Docket 31097PublishedCited by 13 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtCynar, P.J.

Defendant was charged with delivery of heroin, a violation of MCL 335.341(l)(a); MSA 18.1070(41)(l)(a). Following a lengthy jury trial in August of 1976, he was found guilty as charged. On November 22, 1976, defendant was sentenced to a term of 10 to 20 years imprisonment. He now appeals as of right.

The prosecution’s case was established primarily by the testimony of Alfredo Velasquez, a police informant. On August 26, 1975, Velasquez met with two members of the Michigan State Police to arrange a heroin purchase from defendant. Pursuant to this plan, Velasquez called the LaFamilia restaurant…

2Cases cited14 opinions

  1. Brady v. MarylandSupreme Court of the United States · 1963
  2. United States v. AgursSupreme Court of the United States · 1976
  3. People v. ReedMichigan Supreme Court · 1975
  4. People v. FalknerMichigan Supreme Court · 1973
  5. People v. WilkinsMichigan Court of Appeals · 1978

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3Cited by13 opinions

  1. People v. WhittyMichigan Court of Appeals · 1980
  2. People v. BrownridgeMichigan Court of Appeals · 1999
  3. People v. HoganMichigan Court of Appeals · 1981
  4. People v. BrowningMichigan Court of Appeals · 1981
  5. People v. TaylorMichigan Court of Appeals · 1981

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