People v. Nelson

Appellant was convicted by a jury of three drug counts: sale, with intent to induce or aid another to unlawfully use or possess, of a narcotic drug, in violation of C.R.S. 1963, 48-5-20(1 )(a) and (c); 1 conspiracy to sell narcotic drugs, in violation of C.R.S. 1963, 48-5-20(1 )(i); 2 and dispensing a dangerous drug, in violation of C.R.S. 1963, 48-8-2. 3 We affirm in part and reverse in part.

The evidence presented against appellant came primarily from a police officer who on August 18, 1971, was working under cover in Fort Collins for the Metropolitan Enforcement Group. He was driving from…