Stamps v. State

OPINION

Appellant was convicted by a jury of the crime of possession of narcotics, sentenced to five years in the state prison, and fined $100. Prior to trial, a motion to suppress evidence was denied. Appellant asserts as error the denial of that motion. He also contends that there was insufficient evidence to show that he had possession of the narcotics which were introduced against him.

Two officers of the Las Vegas police force, while making a routine check of the residences of suspected narcotics peddlers, drove by 1405 Helen Street in their unmarked vehicle during the evening of June 5,…