People v. Gonzales

Defendant was found guilty by jury verdict of a violation of Health and Safety Code, section 11500 (possession of narcotics, i.e., marijuana). By its judgment, the court granted to defendant straight probation for three years without any time in custody and without any fine. Defendant appeals.

Pacts

There is no substantial conflict in the evidence as to the salient facts of the case. The record before us shows that on May 24, 1959, in the 300 block on East Taehevah Avenue in Palm Springs, a red corvette automobile was discovered off the road, against a tree, with defendant lying on his back…