People v. Hagle

A jury convicted defendant of delivery of a controlled substance, methylphenidate, contrary to MCLA 335.341(l)(a); MSA 18.1070(41)(l)(a). Defendant was sentenced to a 3-1/2 to 7 year prison term, and appeals as of right.

Several allegations of error are made on appeal, the most serious of which questions the impartiality of the jury.

Shortly after the trial ended, defense counsel received an anonymous letter which charged certain improprieties had occurred during jury deliberations. Pursuant to this letter, defense counsel moved for a new trial. At a hearing which followed, the defense…