Flores
People v. Flores
Opinion
Lead Opinion
Thompson, J.
*622 Following the partial denial of his motion to suppress evidence pursuant to Penal Code section 1538.5, defendant Antonino Flores pleaded guilty to one count of possession for sale of methamphetamine ( Health & Saf. Code, § 11378 ). The court suspended imposition of sentence and granted defendant probation under various terms and conditions.
Defendant's sole contention on appeal is the court erred by not granting his motion to suppress in its entirety. We agree and reverse the judgment and remand with directions.
FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY
Evidence Presented
One October day, a seven-member team of Huntington Beach police officers went to an alleyway in a residential area claimed by the "Looney Tunes Crew," also known as the "LTK" street gang. LTK "usually me[t]" and "congregate[d]" in this alley. Police went there as part of a "continuing ... investigation" into LTK, to "identify[ ] and contact[ ]" individuals regarding *623 recent criminal activity, and to ascertain possible gang membership or association of those in the area. There had been multiple complaints regarding gang activity in the area, including "several shootings ... over the past several months," and "drug…