People v. Spicer

The district attorney of Los Angeles County filed an information wherein defendant was accused of a violation of section 11500 of the Health and Safety Code, in that he did, on or about November 26, 1957, have in his possession flowering tops and leaves of Indian Hemp {cannabis sativa), commonly referred to as marijuana.

At the time fixed for his plea, defendant made a motion under section 995 of the Penal Code on the ground that defendant had been committed without reasonable or probable cause. The motion was granted and the information was ordered set aside. From such order the People…