People v. Harris

Defendant Billy Leo Harris was convicted of violating section 11500.5 of the Health and Safety Code (possession of heroin for sale), and his wife, defendant Geraldine Harris, was convicted of violating section 11500 (possession). Both defendants appeal from the judgments.

Facts: Narcotic officers, in an investigation of a Mr. and Mrs. White, had searched their apartment and placed them under arrest. During the course of this investigation, Mrs. White agreed to “set up her connection” for the officers so they could apprehend him.

Mrs. White made a couple of telephone calls and arranged for her…