People v. Beard

By information defendant was charged with one count of possessing marijuana (Health & Saf. Code, § 11500), and one prior misdemeanor conviction of the same offense. A jury trial was waived, and by stipulation the prosecution’s case was submitted on the transcript of the preliminary hearing. Defendant testified in his own behalf. He was found guilty and sentenced to the state prison for the term prescribed by law. He appeals from the judgment and from the order denying his motion for a new trial.

Officer Buckner of the Los Angeles Police Department testified that shortly after noon on September…