People v. Montes

Convicted of having possession of marijuana (Health & Saf. Code, § 11500) and of a prior conviction, a misdemeanor, defendant appeals from the judgment and from the order denying his motion for a new trial.

The narcotics detail of the sheriff’s office having been informed by a reliable, confidential person that appellant was dealing in and using heroin and marijuana, placed the latter’s home under surveillance on January 11, 1956, about 6 :30 in the evening. He was on his premises. Officer Vega observed a coupé arrive at the home; saw appellant enter his back door, return to the car, contact…