TRAYNOR, C.J.
In May 1962 a court sitting without a jury found defendant guilty of possession of heroin (Health & Saf. Code, § 11500). Before sentencing, the court found that "defendant is addicted or by reason of repeated use of narcotics is in imminent danger of becoming addicted to narcotics," adjourned the criminal proceedings, and committed defendant for treatment pursuant to Penal Code section 6541.
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