People v. Potter

Defendant was charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver in violation of MCL 333.7401; MSA 14.15(7401) and as an habitual offender, by supplemental information pursuant to MCL 769.13; MSA 28.1085. A jury convicted defendant of both charges, and he was sentenced to a term of 10 to 15 years in prison. Defendant appeals by right.

Defendant first argues on appeal that the trial court erred by denying defendant’s motions for a directed verdict and for a new trial. Although defendant admits he possessed a controlled substance, marijuana, he denies he had the specific…