People v. Atencio

Defendant-appellant Atencio was found guilty by a jury of possession of a narcotic drug 1 and conspiracy to sell. 2 On this appeal, the defendant asserts several grounds for reversal. We find no reversible error and therefore affirm.

According to the evidence, Officer Ramirez of the Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force learned from one A1 Maestas that “Joe,” who was located in Colorado Springs, had heroin for sale. Maestas arranged a meeting in Colorado Springs between Ramirez and “Joe,” who was subsequently identified as defendant Atencio.

In Colorado Springs, Maestas entered a house on…