People v. Serrano

This is a motion on behalf of appellant Jesus Soloman Serrano in the nature of a petition for a writ of error cor am nobis (Pen. Code, § 1265) to vacate the judgment convicting him of violating section 11500, Health and Safety Code. His conviction was affirmed in April 1960 by this court in 180 Cal.App.2d 243 [4 Cal.Rptr. 470].

The motion is on the theory that his conviction was based on the perjured testimony of his codefendant and cousin Juan and was therefore obtained in violation of his constitutional rights.

Appellant was represented on appeal by counsel who tried the case. On appeal he…