People v. Sanford

Defendant and eodefendant Mendoza were accused of possessing heroin for sale in violation of Health and Safety Code section 11500.5. In count II, Joseph Trujillo and Jesus Candelaria were charged with possession of heroin in violation of Health and Safety Code section 11500. It was also alleged that defendant was convicted of prior felonies, including one violation of Health and Safety Code section 11160, and three violations of section 11500.

Defendant was tried with eodefendants Mendoza, Trujillo and Candelaria. Jury trial was waived and the cause was submitted on the testimony contained in…