People v. Padilla

Opinion

VOGEL (C. S.), P. J.

I

Introduction

Preparing to stop a vehicle for Vehicle Code violations, sheriffs deputies observed appellant Ernest Padilla, the right front passenger, making a motion as if stuffing an object between the passenger and driver seats. After stopping and searching the vehicle they found a concealable handgun in that area. A jury convicted appellant, as charged in two counts, of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon (Pen. Code, § 12021, subd. (a)(1)) and carrying a concealed firearm in a vehicle while an occupant of the vehicle. (Pen. Code, § 12025, subd. (a)(3).)…