People v. Avila

This is an appeal from a judgment of conviction on a charge of violating section 11500, Health & Safety Code (unlawful possession of heroin).

In an information filed in Los Angeles County on August 15, 1962, appellant was charged with unlawfully possessing heroin on or about July 18, 1962. A jury trial was waived and appellant was found guilty as charged. A motion for a new trial was denied. Proceedings were instituted to commit appellant under section 6451 of the Penal Code and upon rejection thereof probation was denied and appellant was sentenced to the state prison for the term prescribed…