People v. Johnson

Defendant was convicted by jury of carrying a concealed weapon, MCL 750.227; MSA 28.424. Prior to sentencing, defendant was charged with violation of the habitual offender statute, MCL 769.10; MSA 28.1082, for a third offense. At this time, defendant pled guilty to violation of the habitual offender statute for a second offense. He was thereupon sentenced to serve a minimum of 2-1/2 years to a maximum of 7-1/2 years in prison and appeals as of right.

Defendant was arrested during a raid on a pool hall in Saginaw which was prompted by reports to the police of illegal gambling on the premises. A…