People v. Melgoza

Ruben Joe Melgoza was accused by amended indictment of two offenses of the sale of heroin, with prior convictions of violation of the narcotic laws, and the alteration of post office money orders for which offenses he had served prison terms. In a nonjury trial in which he was represented by counsel, Melgoza was convicted of both offenses and was sentenced to state prison. The prior convictions were proved and shown in the judgment. Defendant appeals from the judgment in propria persona.

Upon his application for appointment of counsel on the appeal the matter was referred to the Los Angeles…