James

People v. James

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1990 Cal. App. LEXIS 320·219 Cal. App. 3d 414·268 Cal. Rptr. 105
Court of Appeal of CaliforniaMarch 30, 1990No. F011355California2,077 words

Opinion

Lead Opinion

Ardaiz, J.

An information filed November 3, 1987, charged appellants Richard Wayne James and Laurie Charlton with possession of marijuana for sale (Health & Saf. Code, § 11359) and possession of dangerous fireworks (Health & Saf. Code, § 12677). Appellants pleaded not guilty.

Appellants brought motions to suppress evidence under Penal Code section 1538.5. The trial court, after a hearing, denied the motions upon all bases claimed by appellants.

On September 14, 1988, both appellants pleaded guilty; appellant James pleaded guilty to violation of Health and Safety Code section 11359; appellant Charlton pleaded guilty to violation of Health and Safety Code section 11357, subdivision (c), possession of more than 28.5 grams of marijuana. Appellant James was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 180 days of house *417 arrest; he was fined $2,500, in addition to a $500 restitution fine. Appellant Charlton was sentenced to 10 days in jail and 110 days of house arrest; she was fined a total of $300.

Appellants filed timely notices of appeal and both were allowed their liberty pursuant to appeal bonds.

Facts

On February 17, 1987, a search warrant issued commanding the authorities to search a…

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