People v. House

Defendant was charged with the offense of offering to sell a narcotic, viz, mescaline, and delivering to the purchaser a nonnarcotic in lieu of the narcotic offered, a violation of Health and Safety Code section 11503; was convicted, following a trial by jury; moved for a new trial, which was denied; was sentenced to imprisonment in the state prison; and appeals.

A state narcotic agent named Romine, and a confidential operator named Collins, contacted defendant and a man named Sebra respecting the purchase of mescaline. Both of the latter participated in the discussion resulting in an offer to…