People v. Cannon

On March 26, 1971, defendant entered a plea of guilty to unlawful possession of marijuana, MCLA 335.153; MSA 18.1123. He was sentenced to 4-1/2 to 10 years in prison. Defendant’s motion for a new trial was denied and he has appealed his conviction.

On March 9, 1972, the Supreme Court of this state decided People v Sinclair, 387 Mich 91 (1972). On the same date the Supreme Court decided People v Lorentzen, 387 Mich 167 (1972). In Lorentzen the Court said, p 171:

"In People v Sinclair, 387 Mich 91 (1972), decided this same day, the equal protection, due process and right to *87privacy issues raised…