People v. Benda

Defendant pled guilty to the unlawful manufacture, delivery, or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver the same, of a mixture containing cocaine in an amount of 50 grams or more but less than 225 grams, MCL 333.7401(1), (2)(a)(iii); MSA 14.15(7401)(1), (2)(a)(iii). The sentencing court ordered that defendant be placed on life probation. The order of probation included a condition that defendant be incarcerated in the county jail during the first year of probation.

Defendant’s sole contention on appeal is that the circuit court exceeded its statutory authority by imposing a one-year…