People v. Superior Court

Opinion

BRAY, J. *

Petition for writ of mandate to direct the Monterey County Superior Court to set aside its order suppressing evidence.

Questions Presented

1. The police officer was justified in detaining defendant and in examining the paper bag dropped by defendant.

2. There was probable cause to arrest defendant.

3. The booking search was proper.

Record

An information was filed in the Monterey County Superior Court charging defendant Charles D. Murray II in count one with violation of Business and Professions Code section 25662 (possession of alcoholic beverages by a minor in a public place, a…