People v. Patterson

Opinion

KANE, J.

Defendant was. charged in count 1 with violation of Penal Code, 1 section 12020 (possession of a sawed-off rifle) and in counts 2, 3, and 4 with violation of section 211 (robbery). The information also charged defendant with the use of a sawed-off rifle in the commission of the robberies charged in counts 3 and 4. Defendant pleaded not guilty to all counts and denied the use charge.

Defendant’s motion to suppress evidence under section 1538.5 was denied. At trial, defendant’s motion to suppress the contents of the two statements he made to police was denied.

Defendant was tried…