San Diego Traffic Lawyer, California

... OPINION. BAXTER, J. The issue presented in this case is whether evidence seized in a search incident to a lawful arrest based upon a valid outstanding warrant nonetheless must be suppressed because the discovery of the warrant occurred during an unlawful traffic stop. ...

... Nevertheless, Paonessa decided to effect a traffic stop. ... 1135-1136.). Without a traffic stop the officer could not determine whether the temporary operating permit applied only to the expired registration or to the missing license plate as well. ...

... As Officer Hernandez and Detective Magallon spoke, they observed 14-year-old HM sprint across 3d Street through heavy traffic towards them, causing motorists to slow and honk. ... It concluded there was no dispute the initial stop for the traffic violation was legal. ...