People v. Lopez

By an indictment the defendant Lopez was accused of the crime of violation of section 11503 of the Health and Safety Code. It was also alleged that at a time prior to that offense he had been convicted of the crime of violation of section 11500 of the Health and Safety Code, a misdemeanor. In a jury trial, in which he was represented by a deputy public defender, he was found guilty. At the time set for the imposition of judgment the allegation as to the prior offense was found to be true. His motion for a new trial was denied. Probation was denied and he was sentenced to the state prison. The…