People v. Staples

Defendant appeals from a bench trial and conviction of receiving and concealing stolen property over the value of $100, contrary to MCLA 750.535; MSA 28.803.

At trial Detroit police officer Henry testified that he stopped a 1972 Thunderbird automobile at 4 a.m. for speeding. When defendant could not produce a registration, the officer noticed that although the car motor was running there were no keys in the ignition. A passenger, one Tony Washington, was ordered to exit from the automobile and further investigation revealed that the glove box had been forced open. Defendant could not produce…