People v. Dugan

Defendant was convicted, after a jury trial, of receiving or concealing stolen property over the value of $100. MCL 750.535; MSA 28.803. He was sentenced to a prison term of from 1 to 5 years, and appeals by right.

Defendant raises four issues on appeal, one of which requires reversal. Prior to trial, defendant brought a motion to suppress evidence of the snowblower which was the subject of his troubles with the law. The motion alleged that the snow-blower was seized pursuant to a warrantless entry into his garage. The motion was denied. Defendant renewed his motion on the first day of trial,…