Bennett
People v. Bennett
Opinion
Lead Opinion
Elkington, J.
Defendant Bennett pleaded guilty to charges of possession of cocaine (Health & Saf. Code, § 11350), a felony, and driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and drugs (Veh. Code, § 23102, subd. (a)), a misdemeanor. Imposition of judgment was suspended and he was placed upon conditional probation. He appeals from the order granting probation, which he terms “judgment” in his notice of appeal. His only appellate contention is that the trial court erroneously denied his motion to suppress certain evidence, claimed to be the fruit of his unlawful detention and arrest, on his Penal Code section 1538.5 suppression hearing.
For reasons as follow we find no merit in the contention and affirm the judgment.
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