People v. Torres

The court, sitting without a jury, found defendant guilty of possessing narcotics in violation of section 11500 of the Health and Safety Code, and he appeals, contending that illegally obtained evidence was used against him.

Officer Walsh, a member of the narcotics division of the Los Angeles Police Department, testified that he observed defendant in the vicinity of 3rd and Hill Streets in Los Angeles, an area “having some frequency of narcotic activity,” and “a known hangout for narcotic users and pushers.” He also saw defendant drive an automobile to 6th and Alvarado Streets accompanied by…