People v. Romero

The defendant herein, who was charged by information with violating the state Narcotic and Drug Act, was tried by the court, sitting without a jury, and found guilty. The court also found against the defendant on a plea of “Once in Jeopardy”. Appeal is from the judgment and from an order denying a motion for a new trial.

Two informations were filed, charging identical offenses. The first one, which was filed on August 8th, was dismissed on motion of the district attorney on August 22d. The minute record of the order is as follows: “Deputy District Attorney C. H. Matthews and the defendant with…