People v. Bedford

Offense Charged in the Indictment

Unlawful possession of narcotic drugs.

Judgment

After a jury verdict finding defendant guilty, the court imposed a sentence of 10 to 20 years. Defendant sued out a writ of error in the Supreme Court and the cause was transferred to this court.

Contentions on Appeal(1) Defendant was not proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt because the prosecution failed to establish that he had either actual or constructive possession of the narcotics in question.(2) Defendant did not receive a fair trial.

Evidence

Upon information supplied by a narcotics addict-informer (George…