Sepeda

Appellants Ray Sanchez Sepeda, Sr., and Lanora Sepeda are husband and wife; they were convicted by a jury of selling heroin in violation of section 11352 of the Health and Safety Code. Appellants’ applications for probation were denied and they were sentenced to state prison for the term prescribed by law. They have appealed from the judgment.

On May 28, 1975, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Mike Rodriguez, a paid informant working for the Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement, met with Agent. Peter Mouriski and other agents of the bureau to prepare for a “buy” of heroin they wanted to make that evening at the residence of Enrique and Louisa Alejandrez in the City of Fresno. During the meeting, Rodriguez removed all of his clothes at Agent Mouriski’s request and was given an extensive skin search by the agent; also, the informant’s clothes were searched thoroughly. No contraband was found either upon Rodriguez’ person or in his clothing. Thereafter, Rodriguez was equipped with a portable transmitting device that was attached to his body. Then, all of the money Rodriguez possessed was taken away from him, and he was given $150 in currency; the serial numbers on the currency given…