People v. Borney

Defendant was convicted by a jury of violating MCL 333.7401(1), (2)(a)(iv); MSA 14.15(7401X1), (2)(a)(iv), by delivery of a controlled substance in an amount less than 50 grams. Defendant subsequently pled guilty to an habitual criminal charge filed on August 15, 1979. Defendant was sentenced to a term of imprisonment of 10 to 20 years. Defendant appeals as of right.

Helen Janson, an undercover police officer, and Claudette Arle, an acquaintance of the defendant, testified that defendant approached them and handed them a packet with white powder inside. This packet was a "fifty cent” bag of…