People v. Beets

Defendant was charged with nine separate offenses: five counts of receiving or concealing stolen property in excess of $100, MCL 750.535; MSA 28.803, two counts of possession of controlled substances, heroin, MCL 335.341(4)(a); MSA 18.1070(41)(4)(a), and benzphetamine, MCL 335.341(4)(b); MSA 18.1070(41)(4)(b), and two counts of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, amphetamines, MCL 335.341(l)(b); MSA 18.1070(41)(l)(b), and diazepam, MCL 335.341(l)(c); MSA 18.1070(41)(l)(c). On June 21, 1978, after a jury trial, defendant was found guilty of eight of the nine counts; he…