People v. Perez

Defendant Andrew Castulo Perez was convicted after trial by the court of possession of marijuana in violation of section 11530 of the Health and Safety Code. Defendant was also found to have been convicted of a prior felony—violation of section 11500 of the Health and Safety Code.

The ease was submitted on the preliminary transcript with each side offering additional evidence. A motion for new trial was denied, as was probation. Defendant appeals from the judgment and from order denying new trial.

Two claims of error are advanced by the defendant, namely, (1) that the arrest was illegal and…