People v. Satz

Opinion

YEGAN, J.

Julie Gavina Satz was convicted by plea of possessing methamphetamine. (Health & Saf. Code, § 11377, subd. (a).) She appeals, contending that the trial court erred in denying her motion to suppress the evidence. (Pen. Code, § 1538.5.) We affirm.

Facts

Appellant used a stolen credit card number to register as a guest at the Ventura Pierpont Inn. She checked into room 301 with no luggage and spent the night. The next day the manager, Cynthia McMahan, became suspicious of the manner in which the room was obtained. She called American Express and was expressly advised that appellant…