People v. Tahtinen

The trial court, sitting without a jury found defendant guilty of a felony violation of section 11500 of the Health and Safety Code. It also found that he was previously convicted of a felony violation of federal narcotics laws and a misdemeanor violation of section 11500 of the Health and Safety Code and sentenced him to imprisonment in the state penitentiary for the term prescribed by law. (See Health & Saf. Code, § 11712.) Defendant appeals.

It is contended at the outset that defendant was deprived of his right to a speedy trial. (See Cal. Const., art. I, §13; Pen. Code, §§ 681a, 686, 1050,…