People v. Lyons

Defendant was charged with delivery of heroin in violation of MCLA 335.341(l)(a); MSA 18.1070(41)(l)(a), MCLA 335.314(b); MSA 18.1070(14)(b). The prosecution’s theory was that defendant had aided and abetted his codefendant in the commission of the crime. On January 14, 1975, he was found guilty by an Oakland County Circuit Court jury, and on February 25, 1975, he was sentenced to a prison term of not less than 5 nor more than 20 years. Defendant now appeals as of right, raising four arguments, which we will deal with seriatim.

Defendant first argues that his arrest was invalid because it was…