People v. Superior Court

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104 Cal. Rptr. 876·1972 Cal. App. LEXIS 779·28 Cal. App. 3d 600

Court of Appeal of CaliforniaNovember 9, 1972Docket Nos. 12087, 5616California9,406 words

Opinion

Tamura, J.

Police officers of the City of Westminster seized vast quantities of motion picture films, still photos and records from real parties in interest (hereafter defendants) pursuant to two search warrants. In due course an information was filed charging defendants with conspiracy to prepare, publish, distribute and exhibit obscene matter in violation of Penal Code section 311.2, and with a misdemeanor count of possession of obscene material in violation of the section. A jury trial resulted in a “not guilty” verdict on both counts. Defendants thereupon moved for return of all seized materials, most of which remained in possession of the Westminster Police Department. The court granted the motion and ordered the district attorney and the Chief of Police of the City of Westminster to return all material seized under the two search warrants. Following entry of the order, the People forthwith filed a notice of appeal. Contempt proceedings were thereafter instituted against the district attorney, one of his deputies, and the chief of police for refusal to comply with the order.

Three matters stemming from the order to return are now before us: (1) A petition for a writ of…

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Parties

The PEOPLE
Plaintiff
THE SUPERIOR COURT OF ORANGE COUNTY
Defendant

Judges

Tamura

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