People v. Rodrigues

The defendant, with two others, was jointly charged in an information with a violation of the State Narcotic Act—having “in their possession a preparation of cocaine.” All waived trials by jury and went to trial to the court. One was acquitted, another changed his plea to guilty, and this appellant was found guilty after trial. His motion for a new trial was denied.

His sole point on appeal is that the evidence is insufficient to support the judgment. There is no conflict. The three defendants were apprehended in a room rented by the one who pleaded guilty. As the officers entered, the…