People v. Cardenas

Defendant was convicted by jury verdict of possessing or having under his control marihuana, contrary to MOLA § 335.153 (Stat Ann 1957 Rev §18.1123). He was sentenced and he appeals.

About 4:50 a.na., on May 27, 1968, an automobile owned by defendant but driven by one Buchanan pulled over to the side of the road and stopped. A patrolling police ear pulled in behind. The driver of defendant’s vehicle came to the police car, produced his driver’s license, and when asked for the vehicle registration certificate, he said defendant was the owner. Defendant was still sitting in his automobile.

As the…