Legal Opinion
People v. Duncan
California Court of Appeal
Decided March 5, 2008No. D050458PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
McINTYRE, J.
This case presents an issue as to whether driving with an upside-down license plate constitutes a violation of Vehicle Code section 5201. (All further statutory references are to the Vehicle Code.) As a matter of first impression in California, we conclude that the answer is yes.
FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
Leonza Kevin Duncan was arrested on April 24, 2006, by Chula Vista Police Officer Steve Szymczak and charged with transportation of methamphetamine, possession for sale of methamphetamine, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, and misdemeanor possession of tools with…
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