People v. Newton CA4/1

STATEMENT OF FACTS

At about midnight on September 9, 2013, San Diego Police Officer Jeffrey

Wuehler was conducting surveillance of a house known for narcotics activity. He

observed Newton's car parked, completely blocking an alley. As Wuehler followed the

car onto the freeway he noticed the car did not have a rear license plate. He stopped the

car shortly thereafter.

All further statutory references are to the Penal Code unless otherwise specified. 2 When the officer approached the car he noticed the front window was tinted,

which he believed violated the Vehicle Code. Newton was the only occupant in the car.

Before the officer could ask, Newton produced an identification card and explained it was

given to her by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) because it was cheaper than a

driver's license. Newton said she was not on probation or parole.

Wuehler conducted a record check which revealed that Newton's driver's license

had been suspended, that she was on probation with a waiver of her Fourth Amendment

rights, and that there was a felony arrest warrant for her. Newton was arrested.

A search of the vehicle revealed a quantity of narcotics…