ELKINGTON, J.
This is another case dealing with the use of force in extracting evidence from the mouth of a narcotic suspect. The appeal is from an order denying defendant Sanders' motion for a new trial prior to his commitment for narcotic addiction. (See Pen. Code, § 1237, subd. 2, repealed since the filing of the instant notice of appeal.)
Two police officers were properly in a hotel room making a narcotic arrest. Responding to a knock, one of the...
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