Gimenez
People v. Gimenez
Opinion
Opinion
Ramirez, J.
Pursuant to a plea agreement, defendant pleaded guilty to second degree vehicle burglary. Defendant was granted supervised probation for three years with one hundred eighty days to be served in the county jail. The court imposed certain conditions on defendant’s probation including the condition that defendant submit to warrantless searches. The court also made a finding that a motor vehicle was used in the commission of the crime and ordered the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to revoke defendant’s driving privilege for one year pursuant to Vehicle Code section 13350.
Facts
Approximately 12:30 a.m., a San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy was driving past a car lot when he saw defendant getting out of a red Camaro. The deputy made a U-turn but when he arrived at the scene defendant had left. Shortly thereafter, defendant was located in a parking lot adjacent to the car lot. A check of the red Camaro revealed that its radio had been removed and placed on its front seat. Tools used to remove the radio were found in defendant’s truck. Defendant admitted to the theft during a taped interview.
Discussion
On appeal, defendant argues that the trial court erred in (1)…