Salinas v. State

OPINION

DAVIS, Commissioner.

These are appeals from convictions for possession of heroin and possession of narcotic paraphernalia. Both causes were consolidated into one trial before the court. Punishment was assessed at ten years in each case.

In appellant’s first four contentions, he complains that the evidence is insufficient to show that “he had a knowing possession” of either the heroin or the narcotic paraphernalia.

Officer Alonzo testified that on the morning of April 10, 1970, he was performing his duties on the fifth floor of the Bexar County Jail, when appellant handed him two packages…