Villegas

Defendant was convicted in two counts charging that he sold narcotics, in violation of Health and Safety Code, section 11501. The sole contention on the appeal from the judgment is that the evidence is insufficient to support the conviction.

The chief witness for the prosecution at the trial was Agent David Fuentes, a state narcotics investigator. Agent Fuentes testified that on September 28, 1961, he was working as an undercover investigator in Imperial County. On that day, he entered a pool hall in El Centro where he saw defendant with a man named Steve Silvas, who was also cooperating with law enforcement officers. Fuentes had never talked to defendant before, but he had seen him on the streets of Brawley several times. During the ensuing conversation, defendant asked the officer if he had “come to pick up.” Fuentes replied, “You know that is all I come after.” Defendant asked, “How much stuff are you picking up?” Fuentes said, “A half piece, if I can get next to the right people.” Defendant replied, “We are ready to deal, man. Let me call my partner.” Fuentes testified that he is familiar with the jargon of narcotics traffickers, and that “pick up” means to purchase…