People v. Blackburne

On August 13, 1984, defendant, Robert Jay Blackburne, pled guilty to possession of cocaine, less than 50 grams, in violation of MCL 333.7403(1) and (2)(a)(iv); MSA 14.15(7403)(1) and (2)(a)(iv), and to carrying a concealed weapon, in violation of MCL 750.227; MSA 28.424. On October 8, 1984, defendant was sentenced to concurrent prison terms of not less than two years nor more than four years for possession of cocaine and not less than two years nor more than five years for carrying a concealed weapon. Defendant appeals from these convictions as of right.

On appeal, defendant claims that the…