People v. Grimmett

Following a bench trial, defendant was convicted of possession of heroin, contrary to MCL 335.341(4)(a); MSA 18.1070(41)(4)(a). He now appeals as of right, challenging the admission of the seized heroin.

A trial court’s ruling on a motion to suppress evidence will not be reversed unless it is clearly erroneous. People v Young, 89 Mich App 753, 763; 282 NW2d 211 (1979). A ruling is clearly erroneous when the reviewing court is firmly convinced that a mistake has been made. People v Goss, 89 Mich App 598, 601; 280 NW2d 608 (1979).

In the instant case, police observed defendant, a young black…