People v. Garza

On August 20, 1975, defendant Roberto Garza was convicted by jury on a charge of delivering heroin contrary to MCLA 335.341(l)(a); MSA 18.1070(41)(l)(a). On September 29, 1975, defendant was sentenced to a term of from 8 to 20 years in prison. He appeals as of right.

The facts in this case may be simply stated. One Daniel Harnish, a former narcotics addict, had become an informant working with Trooper Palmer of the Michigan State Police. Defendant became acquainted with informant Harnish through another narcotics user, Wayne Honsinger. Honsinger was attempting to obtain heroin for informant…