Judgment affirmed.
Defendant-appellant's indictment and conviction for the crimes of criminally selling and possessing a dangerous drug arose out of a sale of heroin to a police officer on November 9, 1972. During the course of its charge, the trial court instructed the jury that possession of a drug carries with it a "presumption" that the possessor knows the nature of the possessed substance. That portion of the charge was erroneous. Possession of narcotics permits...
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.
