People v. Engols

Defendant was arrested on a charge of battery. Because his arms showed marks of narcotic injection and because of his physical and mental condition at the time of arrest, a police officer filed an application, pursuant to section 3100.6 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, 1 for his admission to jail as a possible narcotic addict. A narcotic addiction petition was thereafter filed, pursuant to section 3100; two. doctors were appointed to examine him and they filed their reports to the effect that he was a narcotic addict and recommending commitment to the California Rehabilitation Center. On…