People v. Bowens

Defendant was convicted of violating section 11530, Health and Safety Code (possession of marijuana). He was also charged with a prior conviction for violating section 11500, Health and Safety Code. The prior conviction was found to be true. Defendant has appealed from the judgment.

On August 2, 1962, at approximately 8:50 p.m., Officer Ward of the Wilshire Division of the Los Angeles Police Department, observed defendant seated in a 1962 Chevrolet that was parked in front of 3058 West 12th Street. This was the address of the apartment house in which defendant lived. The car partially blocked…