Myers
Myers v. Superior Court
Opinion
lead Opinion
Leary, J.
Petitioner, Donald Clark Myers, argues the trial court erroneously denied his motion to suppress because the evidence was seized as a result of an illegal search. He contends the search was illegal because the officer did not know he was on probation and subject to a search and seizure condition when he was searched. We agree and order a writ of mandate commanding the trial court to vacate its order denying the motion to suppress and enter a new order granting the motion. The petition is granted.
FACTS
In September 2003, Myers pled guilty to resisting arrest. He was placed on three years informal probation, which included a “ ‘search and seizure’ ” condition. 1 The search and seizure condition stated: “ T understand that under the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution, I have a right to be free from unreasonable searches. I waive and give up this right. If I am granted probation, I agree to submit my person and property . . . to search and seizure at any time of the day or night by any law enforcement or probation officer with or without a warrant, and with or without reasonable cause or reasonable suspicion.’ ”
*1251 In November 2003,…