People v. Chavers

Opinion

RICHARDSON, J.

May police officers who act with probable cause to suspect the presence of contraband somewhere in a lawfully stopped vehicle conduct a warrantless search of the vehicle, its glove compartment, and a shaving kit found therein? We conclude that the search was proper and will affirm defendant’s conviction based upon it.

Defendant Michael Chavers appeals from a judgment rendered upon his plea of nolo contendere to one count of robbery (Pen. Code, §211; unless otherwise specified all statutory references are to this code) and use of a dangerous weapon (§§ 1203.06, subd.…