People v. Ernst

Opinion

KAUS, P. J.

Defendants Ernst, Williams, and Bodady were charged by information with a violation of Health and Safety Code, section 11355. After they were held to answer, the superior court granted their motions to set aside the information. The People appeal.

Facts

One Robert Hodge was working as a special employee for the Federal Narcotics Task Force. On September 27, 1973, Hodge, who had known Ernst socially before that time, told Ernst that he “had a market for cocaine” and asked Ernst if he knew anyone who could obtain cocaine. Ernst said that he did know people who could supply…