State v. Gortarez

McFarland, justice,

Johnny Gortarez, appellant hereinafter-referred to as defendant, was convicted and. sentenced for a term of not less than eight-nor more than .ten years in the Arizona. State Prison for illegal sale of narcotics, - in violation of A.R.S. § 36-1002.02, as: amended. From this conviction and sentence defendant appeals.

On April 16, 1963, defendant, while standing on the step of the home of one Gloria Medina,' was approached by Jesse Saenz, Jr., an informer for the Arizona state liquor department. Saenz asked defendant if he: had any “carga” (slang for heroin) for sale.'…