People v. Herrera

The district attorney of Los Angeles County filed an information wherein appellant, together with defendants Herrera and Eneisco, were accused of unlawfully having in their possession heroin, a narcotic, in violation of section 11500 of the Health and Safety Code, a felony. The information also alleged prior felony convictions of burglary and robbery suffered by appellant. A plea of not guilty was entered by appellant who also denied the prior convictions. Trial by jury was duly waived and the People’s case was submitted on the transcript of the testimony adduced at the preliminary…