People v. Gray

After a jury trial the defendant was convicted of carrying a concealed weapon. MCLA § 750.227 (Stat Ann 1962 Rev § 28.424). He now appeals.

On September 16,1969, the defendant was stopped by two police officers because he was driving a car that did not have a rear license-plate light. The officers examined the defendant’s driver’s license and shined a flashlight into the car. The butt of a revolver was observed sticking out from under the driver’s seat.

The defendant contends that it was error to admit into evidence a letter from the director of the Michigan State Police. The letter stated that…