State v. Williams

SANDERS, Justice.

The defendants, Milton Williams and Hazel Jones, were convicted of possessing narcotics in violation of LSA-R.S. 40:962. The court sentenced Williams to a term of 25 years and Jones to a term of 10 years, in the state penitentiary. 1

The defendants have appealed, relying upon seven bills of exception.

Hazel Jones’ Bill of Exception No. 1

Hazel Jones reserved Bill of Exception No. 1 to the overruling of the motion to suppress a heroin capsule and narcotic equipment seized in a search of the Milton Williams’ apartment.

The facts surrounding the search are these: On June 20, 1964,…