People v. Steed

The defendant was convicted on two counts: (1) possession for sale of a narcotic drug (marijuana) with the intent to induce and aid another unlawfully to use and possess it; 1 and (2) unlawful possession of a dangerous drug (amphetamine). 2 We reverse, remanding for sentencing for a lesser included offense under the first count and for entry of acquittal under the second.

Shortly after midnight of September 18, 1971, officers appeared at Apartment #3 at 1618 Ogden in Denver to execute a search warrant. The defendant and his cousin, Goodson, were co-tenants of this apartment. The officers…