People v. Van Dorsten

Defendant appeals as of right his November 4, 1976, jury conviction for delivery of heroin, contrary to MCL 335.341(1)(a); MSA 18.1070(41)(1)(a), and his January 6, 1977, jury conviction as a second felony offender, contrary to MCL 769.10; MSA 28.1082. He was sentenced on February 4, 1977, to a prison term of not less than 15 years nor more than 30 years. On this date he also moved for a new trial based upon new evidence, but this motion was denied. Defendant now appeals as of right raising numerous issues.

Defendant’s primary contention on appeal was that the trial judge abused his discretion…