People v. Marchese

The People appeal from order dismissing an information on defendant’s motion under section 995, Penal Code. Defendant was charged with one count of possession of marijuana and two counts of possession for sale of dangerous drugs.

Around 4:40 a.m. on September 8, 1968, defendant, driving a 1967 Mercury Cougar, ran into a building; Officer *1008Gibson arrived on the scene at about the same time. He saw the car on the wrong side of the street resting against the building; defendant, the sole occupant, was seated behind the wheel; the Cougar had major front end damage. The officer asked him if he was…