People v. Estrada

The defendant was charged with the offense of selling marijuana, i.e., a violation of section 11531 of the Health and Safety Code, and with a prior conviction of the offense of possession of a narcotic, i.e., a violation of section 11500 of the Health and Safety Code, for which he served a term in the state prison; denied the selling charge but admitted the prior conviction; was tried by the court without a jury; was found guilty; moved for a new trial, which was denied; was sentenced to imprisonment in the state prison for the term prescribed by law but the execution thereof was stayed and…