People v. McCrasky

In an indictment returned by the Grand Jury of Los Angeles County, defendant was accused of violating section 11500 of the Health and Safety Code in that he did sell, furnish and give away a preparation of heroin. A plea of not guilty was entered and a jury found defendant guilty as charged. His motion for a new trial was denied and he was sentenced to state prison. Prom the judgment of conviction defendant prosecutes this appeal.

The following will serve as a fair epitome of the factual background surrounding this prosecution.

One Louis (Sonny) Dennis was an undercover informant for Hubert…