State v. Saavedra

LEVINE, Justice.

Mario Saavedra appeals his conviction for disorderly conduct. He argues that the trial court erred in not suppressing evidence of his conduct and in instructing the jury to disregard the legality of the original citation. We affirm.

On August 25, 1985, at approximately 3:20 a.m., Deputy Snider stopped to investigate a van parked off the road in a grove of trees. Without a search warrant, Snider opened the van door and saw two open containers. He then observed Saavedra and a companion. While Saavedra was being cited for open container, Deputy Stevens arrived and was instructed…