People v. Romero

Defendant-appellant was charged with and convicted by a jury of the crime of possession of a narcotic (heroin) in violation of section 11500 of the Health and Safety Code. A prior conviction of a felony (burglary) was admitted. Defendant appeals from the judgment, contending unlawful search and seizure, and that the evidence was not sufficient to establish a joint possession of the narcotic when it was found in the immediate possession of a codefendant.

The evidence shows the police had received information from a confidential informant regarding prostitution activities at a certain residence…