People v. Sweeney (1944)

In an information filed by the District Attorney of Los Angeles County, defendant was accused of violating section 11160 of the Health and Safety Code of California, in that he did, on or about November 4, 1943, “willfully, unlawfully and feloniously” have in his possession “flowering tops and leaves of Indian Hemp (cannabis sativa),” commonly referred to as marijuana.

Following the entry of a plea of not guilty, the cause proceeded to trial before a jury, resulting in the defendant’s conviction of the offense as charged. From such judgment of conviction, he prosecutes this appeal.

As grounds…