People v. Sedacca

Appellant was charged with two counts of possession of narcotics: Count I, alleged violation of Health and Safety Code, section 11530 (marijuana) and Count II, violation of Health and Safety Code, section 11500 (peyote). A jury found appellant guilt on Count I and not guilty on Count II. He appeals from the judgment and from the order denying his motion for a new trial.

On April 9, 1963, Guy M. Walker, a special investigator for the Division of Investigation, Professional and Vocational Standards, State of California, in the company of two Los Angeles police officers, went to appellant’s…