People v. Degraffenreid

The defendant David Degraffenreid appeals his conviction of possession of a motor vehicle which he knew or had reason to believe had been stolen. MCLA § 257.254 (Stat Ann 1968 Rev § 9.1954). He contends that he is entitled to a new trial because of the admission in evidence of a registration card for the stolen automobile and incriminating papers taken from it.

The registration card for the stolen automobile was found in the defendant’s possession following his arrest. He asserts that his arrest was illegal and that, consequently, the seizure of the card cannot be justified on the ground that…