A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge has denied a motion to suppress evidence in a concealed handgun case, ruling that probable cause existed despite inconsistencies in police testimony. The judge’s decision follows a contentious hearing where officers admitted to missing procedural steps during the vehicle’s impound search.
The accused faces charges of carrying a concealed weapon and a loaded firearm in public, stemming from an incident where police claimed to have detected the odor of marijuana. However, defense counsel highlighted gaps in the officers’ testimonies and the absence of an inventory list typically required during impound searches, suggesting the search was not legally justified. The judge ultimately concluded that the combination of factors, including the presence of marijuana remnants and the accused’s own admission, warranted probable cause for the search.
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