In re Christopher V.
Defendant Christopher V., a minor, was alleged to have been in possession of marijuana and of a controlled substance. After his motion to suppress evidence under Penal Code section 1538.5 was denied, defendant admitted the allegations of the petition against him, and was placed on probation. On appeal, defendant argues the trial court should have granted his motion to suppress because the arresting officer did not have reasonable suspicion sufficient to justify the patdown search. Court disagree and therefore affirm. Under the totality of the circumstances, the arresting officer was justified in conducting a patdown search of defendant.
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