People v. Raymond

Defendant was convicted, following his plea of guilty, of delivery of less than 50 grams of cocaine in violation of MCL 333.7401; MSA 14.15(7401). He was sentenced to a term of from 7 to 20 years in prison. Defendant appeals his conviction as of right.

Defendant first contends that the Legislature’s classification of cocaine as a narcotic drug in the controlled substances act, MCL 333.7101 et seq.; MSA 14.15(7101) et seq., is unconstitutional as violative of the Equal Protection and Due Process Clauses of the United States and Michigan Constitutions. US Const, Am XIV; Const 1963, art 1, §§ 2,…