People v. Rochen

Opinion

KLEIN, P. J.

Defendant and appellant Nell Marie Rochen (Rochen) appeals a judgment rendered upon a guilty plea after denial of her motion to suppress. (Pen. Code, § 1538.5.) 1

Because the officer’s affidavit showed sufficient corroboration of the confidential informant to support the issuance of the search warrant, the judgment is affirmed.

Factual and Procedural Background

The subject affidavit provided in relevant part: In early May 1986, the affiant was contacted by a confidential informant (Cl), who was a PCP user. The Cl knew a woman by the name of Nellie who was selling PCP from her…