People v. Asher

Defendant Donald Asker was convicted following a jury trial for possession of marihuana, MOLA § 335.153 (Stat Ann 1957 Rev § 18.1123). This appeal is brought as of right.

It is defendant’s position that reversal is required due to application of the “180-day” rule statute, MCLA §§ 780.131, 780.133 (Stat Ann 1969 Cum Supp §§ 28.969[1], 28.969[3]).

In the instant case there were a total of seven adjournments and • postponements which delayed the commencement of trial for a full year following the preliminary examination. Arraignment on the information was not held for nearly six months after its…