Jourdain

People v. Jourdain

Good Law
111 Cal. App. 3d 396·168 Cal. Rptr. 702·1980 Cal. App. LEXIS 2364
Court of Appeal of CaliforniaOctober 28, 1980Crim. 36553California3,262 words

Opinion

Opinion

Munoz, J.

Following a jury trial appellant, Michael Jourdain, was found guilty in count I of furnishing heroin, a violation of Health and Safety Code section 11352, subdivision (a), and in count II with furnishing cocaine, also a violation of Health and Safety Code section 11352, subdivision (a). The appeal is from the judgment.

Facts

On September 20, 1978, Los Angeles Police Officer Pedrosa was introduced to Douglas Powell. Pedrosa, who was working undercover, indicated he wished to purchase six ounces each of cocaine and heroin. On September 21, Pedrosa contacted Powell who indicated he was una ble to make contact with his connection. He asked Pedrosa to call back the next day.

On September 22, Pedrosa called at 9 a.m. and was informed Powell had to contact his connection, but Pedrosa should call back at 10 a.m. At 10 a.m. Pedrosa called once again and Powell indicated he had talked to his connection and the price would be $1,400 for each ounce of cocaine, and $1,050 for each ounce of heroin. The transaction was to take place in the subterranean garage of the Fox Hills Mall in Culver City so that it could go unnoticed by the police. Powell further indicated his connection…

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