People v. Komatsu

Opinion

OSBORNE, J.

Defendant was convicted of driving while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage a few months after a prior similar conviction. He appeals from an order granting probation. He contends the prosecution’s evidence apart from his admissions did not establish the corpus delicti, and therefore the trial court erroneously denied his motion to exclude evidence of his admissions. We affirm.

In every prosecution for a crime, it is necessary to prove, by evidence other than extrajudicial admissions of the defendant, the corpus delicti, i.e., the body or elements of the crime. The…