People v. Bissonette

The only question in this case is whether a Michigan conservation officer is a peace officer within the meaning of the proviso in Michigan Constitution (1908), art 2, § 10.

Defendant was arrested by a conservation officer for unlawfully transporting a shotgun in an area frequented by wild animals during the 15 days immediately preceding the opening- of the season on small game. * He was convicted in justice court and on appeal in the circuit court the defendant filed a motion to suppress the evidence (the shotgun) seized by the conservation officer, on the ground that the search and seizure,…