Legal Opinion
People v. Douglas
California Court of Appeal
Decided February 9, 1977No. Crim. 28230PublishedCited by 21 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
FLEMING, Acting P. J.
Melvyn Lemuel Douglas was convLi-ed in a jury trial of selling heroin (Health & Saf. Code, § 11352, subd. (a)) and possessing heroin for the purpose of sale (Health & Saf. Code, § 11351, subd. (a)). Outside the presence of the jury he admitted having been previously convicted of eight felony olfenses. Concurrent state prison sentences were imposed with a finding that six of the eight prior felony convictions were true. He appeals contending: 1. The court improperly permitted defendant to be impeached at trial with his testimony given at the hearing pursuant to…
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3Cited by21 opinions
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