People v. Etress

The Grand Jury of Los Angeles County returned an indictment wherein defendant was charged with a violation of section 11500 of the Health and Safety Code, a felony, in that on or about March 14, 1958, he unlawfully sold a narcotic, to wit, heroin. A prior felony conviction of the crime of escape was also alleged. Defendant pleaded not guilty and denied the alleged prior conviction. Trial by jury was duly waived. By stipulation, the People’s ease was submitted on the transcript of the testimony taken before the grand jury, each side reserving the right to offer additional evidence. After the…