People v. Smith

Opinion

HAMLIN, J.*

Defendant appeals from a judgment by the court convicting him of possession of marijuana for sale (Health & Saf. Code, *846§ 11359). The contraband was discovered in appellant’s motel room during a search conducted pursuant to a search warrant. Appellant contends the affidavit in support of the search warrant failed to provide probable cause to believe the marijuana was still in appellant’s motel room at the time the warrant was sought. We disagree.

Before examining this contention, we set forth the applicable legal principles and factual circumstances. It is established law that…