State v. Acosta

McFarland, Justice.

Bernie Escobar Acosta, hereinafter referred to as defendant, was tried, convicted and sentenced to serve not less than ten nor more than twelve years in the Arizona state prison for the unlawful sale of narcotics, in violation of A.R.S. § 36-1002.02, as amended. From the conviction and sentence he appeals.

At approximately 9:30 p. m., December 2, 1963, A. F. Barrios, agent of the narcotics division of the state liquor control, was present at the home of Albert Dominguez, special employee of the Department of Liquor Licenses and Control. Barrios searched Dominguez’ clothing…