Trantow

Mary Elizabeth Trantow appeals from the trial court’s denial of a writ of error coram nobis brought to set aside felony convictions for selling amphetamines and marijuana. For the reasons specified below, we deny the appellant’s request and affirm the denial of the writ of error coram nobis.

Procedural and Factual Background

In an information filed by the District Attorney of the County of Los Angeles in 1970, appellant Mary Elizabeth Trantow was charged with six felony drug related violations. Counts I and III alleged the sale of marijuana in violation of Health and Safety Code section 11531. Counts II and IV alleged sales of a dangerous drug, amphetamine sulphate, in violation of the Health and Safety Code section 11912. Count V alleged possession of marijuana for sale in violation of Health and Safety Code section 11530.5. Count VI alleged possession for sale of a dangerous drug, amphetamine sulphate, in violation of Health and Safety Code section 11911.

Trantow entered pleas of not guilty to all six counts. She subsequently withdrew her not guilty pleas as to counts I and II, alleging sales of marijuana and amphetamines respectively, and entered pleas of guilty to…