People v. DACHINO

Opinion

GILBERT, P. J.

At a hearing on a suppression motion, a police officer testifies that he searched defendant and found a gun in his waistband. The defendant has standing to contest the legality of the search, even though he denies the search took place.

Jules Frank Dachino appeals a judgment after conviction of possession of a firearm by a felon (Pen. Code, § 12021, subd. (a)(1)) with findings that he suffered six prior serious or violent felony convictions (Pen. Code, §§ 667, subds. (b)-(i), 1170.12, subds. (a)-(d)). The court sentenced him to 33 years to life in state prison. We conclude…