People v. Liebiotka

Armed with a search warrant the police officers of Grand Rapids searched defendant's premises at 620 Dewey avenue in that city. They found a copper still in operation, two barrels of mash, a twelve-gallon crock full of raisins, sliced lemons, etc., three full gallons of moonshine whisky, a half-gallon jug half full, and some coloring material. The search was made shortly before noon and defendant was not present when the search began but returned from his work before the' officers left. His arrest was followed by his conviction and sentence and this review upon writ of error. Two questions…