United States v. Felton F. Stemley, Jr.

Felton Frank Stemley, Jr. was indicted on two counts for selling untaxed heroin without a prescription. After a jury trial he was convicted on both counts. The appeal presents two contentions: First, that a comment by the Court indicated a feeling that the defendant was guilty; second, that defendant’s conviction was based primarily on the testimony of an informer. Neither point is well taken. We affirm. 1

During recross-examination of a government agent, counsel for the defense asked if other narcotics were found in a search of the defendant’s premises. After a negative statement by the…