People v. Mason

Defendant was convicted by a jury of the crimes of carrying a concealed weapon, MCL 750.227; MSA 28.424, possession of heroin, MCL 335.341(4)(a); MSA 18.1070(41)(4)(a), and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, MCL 750.227b; MSA 28.424(2). He was sentenced to a prison term of six months to five years on the concealed weapon charge, a term of one to four years on the possession of heroin charge and a term of two years for the felony-firearm charge. He appeals as of right, raising three issues.

First, defendant contends that the trial court erred in improperly excluding a…