P. v. Brown
Defendant Randy Jay Brown was observed outside his truck, which was equipped with several red and blue lights and a siren, talking to another driver, whom he appeared to have pulled over. He was overheard telling the driver that he could write the person a ticket. Defendant was arrested, and his home and business were searched. Two prohibited assault weapons were found at the business. Defendant was found guilty of impersonating a public officer, investigator, or inspector in violation of Penal Code section 146a, subdivision (b). He was also found guilty of two counts of possessing assault weapons (a Colt AR-15 series and an AK-47) in violation of section 12280, subdivision (b). Defendant was placed on three years formal probation, to include 240 days in county jail.



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