People v. Veronokis CA3

BACKGROUND

Prosecution Evidence On October 23, 2013, Shasta County Sherriff’s Deputies Michael Nelson and Caleb Macgregor conducted a probation search of defendant’s residence. Deputy Macgregor entered the garage and found defendant with Nick Taylor and Douglas Lamphers. He smelled a type of smoke that had a pungent odor not associated with cigarettes. On the counter were straws and tinfoil with burn marks and residue, items consistent with heroin use. Deputy Macgregor detained and searched defendant, finding two baggies of heroin and what appeared to be a marijuana bud. Tinfoil with burned residue that was consistent with smoking heroin and/or other narcotics was found in a trash can in defendant’s bedroom. In the alcove of a window in defendant’s room, Deputy Macgregor found a storage container with marijuana packaged in a baggie, as well as

Pitchess v. Superior Court (1974) 11 Cal.3d 531 (Pitchess).

2 a toot straw, a baggie containing heroin residue, and a plastic container with plastic baggies. About five ounces of marijuana was found during the search. Based on his training and experience, Deputy Macgregor concluded the marijuana and heroin were possessed for the…