People v. Scott

Opinion

WOODS (Fred), J.

Convicted by jury of armed robbery (Pen. Code,1 §§211, 12022.5) appellant contends the trial court erred in denying his suppression motion (§ 1538.5) and in admitting his misdemeanor conviction for impeachment purposes. We find no error and affirm the judgment.

Introduction

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