People v. Mercer

Three of four defendants, found guilty of disorderly conduct by engaging in an illegal occupation, gambling, appeal from their conviction in recorder’s court, city of Detroit, on November 20, 1965, for violation of CL 1948, § 750.167, as amended by PA 1964, No 144 (Stat Ann 1965 Cum Supp § 28.364).

On November 20,1965, at approximately 4:15 a.m., one Lamar Sneed, a Detroit police officer, gained entry to 1839 East Davison, Detroit, Michigan, where defendants were found. Within 15 minutes thereafter Sergeants G-erlack and Grew of the Detroit police department entered the premises, after which…