People v. Cortez

This is an appeal from an order denying defendant’s motion to quash a warrant of arrest for violation of probation and motion in arrest of judgment, and from an order and judgment made by the superior court on May 27, 1960.

On or about February 2, 1955, the appellant, with Dolores Cortez, was indicted in Los Angeles County for the crime of possessing heroin in violation of section 11500 of the Health and Safety Code. After other proceedings were had the appellant was found guilty as charged on June 7, 1955. The matter on that date was referred to the probation officer for investigation and…