People v. Sinclair

The facts of the instant case can be briefly stated. On July 25, 1969, the defendant, John Sinclair, was found guilty by jury verdict of having illegally possessed two marijuana cigarettes in violation of MCLA § 335.153 (Stat Ann 1957 Rev § 18.1123). On July 28, 1969, Sinclair was sentenced by the trial judge to serve a term of 9-1/2 to 10 years in prison — a minimum term 95% of the statutory maximum.

Testimony adduced at trial established that the alleged offense occurred on December 22,1966, inside Sinclair’s residence. Two undercover police agents to whom Sinclair is alleged to have given,…