People v. Contrerai

VALLÉE, J.

In a non jury trial defendant was convicted of possessing heroin. He was sentenced to state prison. He appeals from the judgment. His only point is that he was not brought to trial within 60 days after the filing of the information, as required by section 1382 of the Penal Code.

The information ivas filed on July 7, 1958. Defendant was arraigned on July 9, 1958, and his time for plea was continued to July 16. On July 16 time for plea was continued to July 21; and on the latter date, was continued to July 24. On July 24 defendant pleaded not guilty and trial was set for September 18,…