In reviewing a motion to suppress evidence, does the court defer to the factual findings of the trial court?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Harriman, C089402 (Cal. App. 2019):

" 'In reviewing a trial court's ruling on a motion to suppress evidence, we defer to that court's factual findings, express or implied, if they are supported by substantial evidence. [Citation.] We exercise our independent judgment in determining whether, on the facts presented, the search or seizure was reasonable under the Fourth Amendment.' " (Robey v. Superior Court (2013) 56 Cal.4th 1218, 1223.) Here, the parties do not contest the trial court's factual findings.

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