State v. Altamirano

STRUCKMEYER, Vice Chief Justice.

Frank Patrick Altamirano was convicted of possession of a narcotic drug for sale. He appeals. Judgment affirmed.

On May 11, 1976, the police searched the residence of the appellant and his girl friend, Sarah Mungia. A search warrant had been obtained on the affidavit of a Phoenix police detective, Richard K. Hogue, who swore to information related to him by a confidential informant. Forty-eight and eight-tenths grams of heroin were found, part in a dresser drawer in the bedroom and part under an oleander bush at the back of the residence. In the bedroom were…