People v. Waxman

Prior to People v Sinclair, 387 Mich 91 (1972), and People v Lorentzen, 387 Mich 167 (1972), we would have affirmed defendant’s conviction of possession of marijuana by a memorandum opinion. The original information was filed February 11, 1970 and charged defendant with sale of marijuana, MCLA 335.152; MSA 18.1122. The trial date was set for March 15, 1971. On the latter *279date an amended information was filed, adding count II which charged defendant with unlawful possession of marijuana, MCLA 335.153; MSA 18.1123. The same day, defendant pleaded guilty to count II, and the transcript of the…