People v. Rios

Patrick Contreras and Edward Rios were arrested on October 5, 1956 and charged with unlawful sale of narcotics in violation of MCLA §335.152 (Stat Ann 1957 Rev §18.1122). They were found guilty by a jury on November 30, 1956. The trial judge sentenced each defendant to from 20 to 30 years imprisonment on December 20, 1956. A delayed motion for new trial was denied on August 26, 1969. In an opinion dated October 1, 1970, the Court of Appeals affirmed. 27 Mich App 54. We granted leave to appeal. 384 Mich 789.

Defendants raise four issues on appeal. However, in view of our disposition of the case…