Juarez

Defendant was charged with two violations of section 11501 of the Health and Safety Code, which were alleged to have occurred on January 6 and January 12, 1967, respectively. Two prior narcotics felony convictions were also charged. Defendant pleaded not guilty and denied the priors. A jury found him guilty of having violated section 11500 of the Health and Safety Code on each count. The priors were found to be true. Defendant was sentenced to concurrent prison terms.

The Offense of January 6,1967

Officer Melendrez, a deputy sheriff, was engaged in ah undercover narcotics investigation. Burton, an informer, was with him. Burton had known defendant for some time.

At 3 :30 p.m. Burton introduced Melendrez to defendant. Burton asked defendant whether they could “score” a quarter of an ounce. Defendant got into Burton’s vehicle and directed him to drive to Kalisher Street. After awhile one Asceneio came by. Defendant asked Aseencio if he knew where they could “score.” Asceneio told the party to meet him at a certain corner. Later, at that corner, Aseencio handed Burton either two or three balloons. Melendrez gave Aseencio $55. En route back defendant asked Melendrez to show him…