P. v. Carroll
John A. Carroll appeals from the judgment entered following a jury trial that resulted in his conviction of carrying a concealed dirk and dagger in violation of Penal Code section 12020, subdivision (a)(4) arising out of the following facts. On March 8, 2006, Los Angeles Deputy Sheriff Rob Poindexter conducted a traffic stop of a car in which appellant was a passenger. Appellant was arrested for possessing an open container of beer. Deputy Poindexter testified that he conducted a patdown search of appellant during which he found the weapon. He searched appellant because appellant wore a loose fitting jacket that could have concealed a weapon; it was 2:00 a.m.; he could smell alcohol on appellants breath; and the deputies were patrolling in a gang neighborhood. Appellant was sentenced to four years in state prison. Court appointed counsel to represent him on this appeal.
Court have examined the entire record and are satisfied that appellants attorney has fully complied with his responsibilities and that no arguable issues exist. (People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436, 441.) The judgment is affirmed.
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