People v. Torres

Defendant appeals from a jury conviction of two counts of violation of section 11500, Health and Safety Code: first count, unlawful possession of heroin • second count, unlawful possession of marijuana. He had admitted a prior conviction under the same section. He also appeals from an order denying his motion for new trial.

Questions Presented

Admission of evidence: (a) fresh needle marks; (b) evidence of prior acquaintanceship with the officers; (c) prior offense of possession of marijuana.

Evidence

June 7, 1955, about 10 p. m., Officers Hilliard and Myall of the Special Services Detail of the…