People v. Hill CA2/4

INTRODUCTION

Jimmy Hill appeals from a judgment and sentence, following his plea of no contest to possession of cocaine base for sale. He contends the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress, pursuant to Penal Code section 1538.5, the cocaine 1 base discovered on his person and in a Toyota van. Appellant argues the trial court erred in determining that his encounter with the police officers was consensual, and that he voluntarily consented to a search of his person and the vehicle. Finding no reversible error, we affirm.

PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On September 9, 2013, the Los Angeles County District Attorney filed a one-count amended information charging appellant with possession of cocaine base for sale (Health & Saf. Code, § 11351.5). It was further alleged that appellant had suffered two prior strike convictions for a serious or violent felony pursuant to sections 1192.7 and 667.5, subdivision (c). 2 Appellant pleaded not guilty and denied the allegations. After the court denied appellant’s motion to suppress, he pled guilty to the charged count and admitted the two strike allegations. He also admitted a prior conviction under Health and Safety Code section 11370.2,…