People v. Harrington

January 7, 1970, a jury convicted defendant of unlawful possession of a narcotic drug. MCLA § 335.153 (Stat Ann 1957 Rev §18.1123). He was sentenced and lie appeals, raising one issue, namely: “Is the possession of a modicum of heroin, insufficient in amount to he used for the purpose commonly intended, a violation of the statute?”

February 21, 1969, defendant and Mary Jean Cox were arrested on a charge of shoplifting. They were transported to the police station in the rear seat of a police car. On the way, the police officer observed defendant in the rear view mirror and defendant was…