State v. Alvarado

GORDON, Justice:

Appellant, Francisco Gomez Alvarado, hereinafter referred to as the defendant, appeals his conviction for possession of a stolen motor vehicle, with a pricr conviction, in violation of A.R.S. § 13-672.01. Taking jurisdiction pursuant to 17A A.R.S., Supreme Court Rules, rule 47(e)5, we affirm the judgment of the Superior Court.

While on routine patrol, Officer Bevins stopped a car driven by defendant when it ran a stop sign. After the defendant was unable to produce either a license or registration, the officer made a radio check and discovered that the license plate did not…