People v. Nelson

BROWN (Gerald), J.

Defendant was arrested September 7, 1962, and then examined by Dr. R. L. Williams, San Diego Police Physician. The same day Dr. Williams executed an affidavit of examining physician, in which he declared his conclusion that defendant was addicted to the use of narcotics and unless confined would likely injure himself or others or become a menace to the public.

On September 11, the district attorney initiated proceedings pursuant to Penal Code sections 6500 through 6510 by filing a petition of narcotic addiction No. N 28335, in the Superior Court of San Diego County. The…