People v. Kimbley

VALLÉE, J.

By information defendant was accused of having driven a vehicle upon a public highway while addicted to the use of narcotic drugs in violation of section 23105 of the Vehicle Code and of a prior felony conviction of possession of narcotics. He admitted the prior. The court, sitting without a jury, found him guilty as charged and sentenced him to imprisonment. He appeals from the judgment.

About September 14, 1959, Deputy Sheriff Kalas, long experienced with narcotic addicts, arrested defendant as an addict. There were puncture wounds on defendant’s arms. The officer was of the…