People v. Maese

Opinion

BROWN (G. A.), P. J.

Appellant, Alex Arellano Maese, was convicted by a jury of violating Health and Safety Code sections 11350 (possession of heroin) and 11364 (possession of narcotic paraphernalia). He pled guilty to being under the influence of heroin (Health & Saf. Code, § 11550). He appeals from the judgment.

Facts

On October 5, 1977, certain Kern County Sheriff’s deputies went to 527 Oregon Street, Bakersfield, to serve a search warrant for narcotics. The officers arrived at approximately 7:30 p.m.

Marie Chavarria managed the property and rented it to David and Ramona Rodriguez. The…