People v. Brickman

In an information filed by the District Attorney of Los Angeles County, defendant was charged with the offense of having in his possession flowering tops and leaves of Indian hemp (cannabis sativa), in violation of section 11500 of the Health and Safety Code.

Following the entry of a plea of not guilty the cause proceeded to trial before a jury which returned a verdict finding the defendant guilty of the charge filed against him. His motion for a new trial was denied and he was sentenced to a term of 90 days in the county jail.

From the judgment of conviction and from the order denying his…