People v. Howell

Memorandum Opinion. Willie A. Howell was found guilty by a jury of receiving and concealing stolen property over the value of $100, MCLA 750.535; MSA 28.803. The Court of Appeals reversed that conviction. 58 Mich App 152; 227 NW2d 266 (1975). The prosecution sought leave to appeal in this Court. We grant leave and under GCR 1963, 865.1(7), reverse the Court of Appeals and reinstate the conviction of Howell.

The salient issue concerns a search and seizure, in Detroit, of jewelry stolen four days before in a Grand Rapids burglary.

Defendant was a passenger in an automobile stopped for a traffic…