People v. Pitts

Defendant was convicted by a jury of breaking and entering a motor vehicle with intent to commit larceny therein. MCLA § 750.356a [Stat Ann 1954 Rev § 28.588(1)]. On appeal, defendant contends that the complaint was insufficient because the complaining witness did not have personal knowledge of defendant’s participation in the crime. Contrary to defendant’s claim, however, it is well established that such personal knowledge is not required for a valid felony complaint. A felony complaint which, upon its face, purports to be made upon the knowledge of the affiant is sufficient. People v.…