People v. Smelter

Following a jury trial, defendant was convicted of possessing a "stun gun,” MCL 750.224a; MSA 28.421(1). Thereafter, defendant was sentenced to probation for one year.

Defendant was stopped in his vehicle by a police officer who was aware that defendant’s driving privileges were suspended. The officer placed defendant under arrest for driving on a suspended license. The officer then conducted an inventory search of defendant’s vehicle and found the stun gun on the front seat.

Defendant raises several issues on appeal, none of which require reversal. First, we find no abuse of discretion by the…