People v. Miller

Defendant was convicted in the recorder’s court for the city of Detroit of a violation of Act No. 338, Pub. Acts 1917, as amended. The particular violation charged was that he unlawfully imported, transported and had in his possession certain intoxicating liquors on the 25th day of June, 1921. Defendant ran a soft drink saloon at 5700 Rivard street. Officers, Chestnut and Campbell, walked into his place on the day in question and found many people in front of the bar drinking; As the officers entered someone “hollered police.” Thereupon the patrons immediately left, leaving defendant alone…