People v. Dragoo

VALLÉE, J.

Defendant appeals from a judgment of conviction of unlawfully furnishing and giving away marijuana in violation of section 11713 of the Health and Safety Code and from the order denying his motion for a new trial. He contends the evidence is insufficient to support the judgment. The contention is without merit.

In the early evening of September 22, 1952, Police Officer Ellena, incognito, seated himself at the bar in a saloon in Pasadena where defendant was employed as a bartender. Defendant had known Ellena about six months. Officer New-land was seated two seats away. Ellena asked…