People v. Beal

Opinion

ASHBY, J.

By information appellant was charged in count I with possession of heroin, in violation of Health and Safety Code section 11350, and in count II with being under the influence of heroin, in violation of Health and Safety Code section 11550. A prior felony conviction was also alleged. After denial of his motion under Penal Code section 1538.5, appellant pleaded guilty to count I, count II was dismissed, the prior was stricken, and appellant was sentenced to imprisonment in the state prison. This appeal is limited to the validity of the ruling on the section 1538.5 motion (Pen.…