People v. Kesey

Charged with possession of marijuana (Health & Saf. Code, § 11530), defendants waived jury trial. The court found both guilty, and admitted them to probation on condition they serve 6 months in county jail. Both defendants appeal.

Acting under a search warrant, officers entered defendant Kesey’s residence, located in a wooded area in La Honda. Many visitors were present. One officer entered the bathroom. As another approached, the door was slammed in his face, and he heard sounds of a scuffle. He entered the room, and saw appellant Browning choking the first officer, while appellant Kesey was…