People v. Connolly

The prosecution appeals as of right from orders granting motions by defendants William Connolly and Ross W. Thibaudeau to dismiss the charges against them on the basis of a finding of entrapment. The charges had been conspiracy to possess with intent to deliver marijuana against both defendants. Connolly additionally had been charged with possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. We reverse and remand.

BACKGROUND

In May of 1996, Officer Corey Williams of the Livonia Police Department arrested Walter Short and his wife. During a subsequent interview, Short informed Williams of…