Legal Opinion
People v. Thomas
California Court of Appeal
Decided November 20, 1970No. Crim. 17361PublishedCited by 36 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
KAUS, P. J.
Defendant was charged by information with possession of heroin for sale. (Health & Saf. Code, § 11500.5.) He pleaded not guilty. A motion under section 995 of the Penal Code was denied. A motion under section 1538.5 of the Penal Code was submitted on the transcript of the preliminary hearing, plus additional testimony by defendant and by the arresting officer. The motion was denied. Jury trial was duly waived. Defendant was found guilty as charged and sentenced to state prison. The appeal is from the judgment of conviction.
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