People v. Ruiz

An indictment filed by the grand jury of Los Angeles County charged defendant with two counts of sale of heroin (in violation of section 11501 of the Health and Safety Code), occurring on or about January 5, and 18, 1961, respectively. Defendant pleaded not guilty. Trial was by the court, trial by jury having been duly waived and defendant was found guilty as charged. Probation was denied and defendant was sentenced to state prison for the term prescribed by law, sentences on each count to run concurrently with each other.1

Viewed from the point of view of the prosecution, a summary of the…