People v. Alvarado

This is an appeal from a judgment of conviction of possession of marijuana.

In an information filed in Los Angeles County on January 25, 1966, defendant was charged with possessing marijuana on December 5, 1965. It was further charged that on October 15, 1962, in the Superior Court in Los Angeles County, defendant had been convicted of the crime of violation of section 11500, Health and Safety Code, a felony. Defendant pleaded not guilty. In a trial without a jury, defendant was found guilty as charged. Upon motion of the prosecution the charge of the prior conviction was dismissed. Defendant…