People v. Ross

This appeal is from a conviction of “possession with intent to dispense narcotic drugs.” Trial was to the court.

Defendant-appellant Patricia Kay Ross was contacted by an undercover police agent who was attempting to locate a third person suspected of selling dangerous drugs. After several such contacts — according to the testimony of the agent — Ross offered to sell him amphetamines. She made the sale on three separate occasions in the space of about two weeks. Ross offered contradictory evidence through another witness that the police agent actually sought out the drugs and asked her if she…