People v. Houser

Following a preliminary examination, defendant was bound over to Recorder’s Court for trial on a charge of possession of a controlled substance, i.e., ten tablets containing codeine, MCL 333.7403(1)(2)(b); MSA 14.15(7403)(1)(2)(b). The people appeal as of right from an order of Recorder’s Court Judge Michael F. Sapala granting defendant’s motion to suppress evidence and dismiss the information. We reverse and remand.

The only testimony given at an evidentiary hearing on defendant’s motion was by Officer Ciers, a Detroit police officer with fifteen years experience, including four years with…