People v. Wigginton

Opinion

LILLIE, J.

Following denial of a pretrial motion to suppress (§ 1538.5, Pen. Code), a jury found defendant guilty of a violation of the Dangerous Weapons Control Law (§ 12021, Pen. Code), and to be true allegations of two prior felony convictions—escape from prison (§ 4530, Pen. Code) and possession of heroin (§ 11500, Health & Saf. Code). He appeals from the judgment (order granting probation).

The sole issue is the admissibility of a revolver taken from the person of defendant. The following was offered on the motion.

Around 5 p.m. Officer Cook (in plain clothes) and one Randolph drove…