State v. Pablo Carvajal (A-5-09) 6-2-10
The State satisfied its burden of proving by a
preponderance of the evidence that the duffel bag was
abandoned. Carvajal denied having any ownership or
possessory interest in the bag, and the police
attempted to identify other potential owners.
Carvajal therefore had no standing to challenge the
warrantless search of the bag.
