People v. Matthews

Opinion

LILLIE, Acting P. J.

Defendant appeals from judgment (order granting probation) entered on jury verdict of guilty of illegal transportation *15of marijuana (§ 11360, subd. (a), Health & Saf. Code). The appellate issues relate primarily to search and seizure of the contraband narcotics.

Evidence Taken on the Motion to Suppress (§ 1538.5, Pen. Code)

Officer McCauley, a detector dog handler for the United States Customs Service was assigned to various areas to work with his dog Humphrey who is trained to alert for narcotics.1 On December 26 he was assigned by customs to Pasha car terminal, Pier…