People v. Maxson

Following a bench trial in Jackson Circuit Court, defendant was convicted of possession of metallic knuckles. MCL 750.224; MSA 28.421. Subsequently, he pled guilty to habitual offender, third felony. MCL 769.12; MSA 28.1084. He was sentenced to two to ten years in prison. Defendant appeals as of right, and we affirm.

On appeal, defendant asserts that the prosecutor abused his discretion and denied him equal protection by prosecuting selectively for this offense. He contends the prosecutor’s office does not prosecute the residents at Jackson Prison but does prosecute nonresidents.

The record is…