Legal Opinion
People v. Mendoza
Appellate Division of the Superior Court of California
Decided November 30, 1977No. Crim. A. No. 115913PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
STEVENS, J.
—Appellant was convicted of being under the influence of narcotics. (Health & Saf. Code, § 11550.) He appeals claiming the trial court should have granted his motion to suppress.
Facts
Appellant was arrested for driving while addicted to a drug. (Veh. Code, § 23105, subd. (c).) His speech was thick. His balance was impaired. There were 29 fresh puncture wounds on his arms. He admitted that he had been “chipping.” While he was being detained at the police station, Officer Johnson said:
“You are suspected of using a controlled substance. We request you to furnish us with a sample…
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