Bullock v. Dept. of Motor Vehicles

OPINION

By the Court,

Rose, J.:

At approximately 6:40 a.m., on January 10, 1987, Reno Police Officer Jeff Bond was patrolling in East Grove Street when he observed a Plymouth van in the parking lot of the Grand Ballroom. The vehicle’s engine was running as evidenced by its exhaust; its parking lights were on. Curious, Officer Bond approached the vehicle, and observed appellant Dean Nevin Bullock seated in the driver’s position. The driver’s chair was in a reclined position and Bullock lay motionless, with his hands in his jacket pockets and his eyes closed.

Officer Bond entered the vehicle from…