People v. Churba

The defendant is the owner of a television repair business. During the course of an investigation, the Department of Consumer Affairs, through an agent, had the defendant’s shop pick up a television set for repair on April 5, 1972. Prior to that date, the television set was tested by Department of Consumer Affairs experts and specially “ dusted ” so that any .repairs made would be easily identified by use of1 a black light fluorescent. After the set was returned by the defendant, together with a bill and statement of services rendered, the set was re-examined and it is alleged that certain…