People v. Jackson

Phillip L. Jackson was convicted by a judge, sitting without a jury, of carrying a concealed weapon. MCLA 750.227; MSA 28.424. We affirm.

Jackson initially questions whether the evidence was sufficient to sustain the charge of carrying a concealed weapon. He argues that the people failed to offer any proof of one of the necessary elements of the crime, viz., concealment. The determination of this issue turns on an evaluation of the testimony of three witnesses.

Walker Render testified that Jackson fired a revolver into the air while standing a few feet behind Render’s automobile. Render saw…