People v. Nebbitt

Defendant was convicted by the trial court of having marijuana in his possession in violation of section 11530, Health and Safety Code. His motion for new trial was denied and he was sentenced to the county jail for 180 days. He appeals on the ground that there was no probable cause for his arrest and that the search and seizure resulting therefrom were unlawful.

The evidence, viewed in the light most favorable to respondent, discloses that the officers who originally arrested defendant on grand theft auto (Veh. Code, § 503 ) had reasonable cause to believe him guilty of the charge, and that…