People v. Ritter

Opinion

IBÁÑEZ, P. J.

Defendant was convicted by a jury of a violation of section 28001 of the Vehicle Code, and was acquitted of a violation of section 148 of the Penal Code (willfully resisting, delaying or obstructing a public officer in the discharge of any duty of his office). These charges were made at the time that defendant was arrested, and he now appeals from the judgment.

Defendant was a passenger in a vehicle. It was stopped by officers who suspected the driver to be under the influence of alcohol. After the vehicle was stopped, the officers asked the defendant to remain in the…