Court Opinion

ID: 9737703
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Date Created: 2023-08-26 19:32:37.149483+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T07:24:00.800080
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THE COURT.
In a petition for rehearing, counsel argues that, since both of the trial counsel, and the trial court, were unaware of the subsequent holding (in People v. Butler
*147(1966) 64 Cal.2d 842 [52 Cal.Rptr. 4, 415 P.2d 819]) that an attack on a search warrant might be made at the trial not only as to the legal sufficiency of the affidavit but by way of traverse of the facts therein stated, “ It is impossible to say what testimony could have been turned up had both counsel been proceeding under the rule of the Butler ease.” However, an examination of the record discloses that, in spite of objection by the prosecuting attorney, the trial court allowed extensive cross-examination of the officer-affiant; we do not see what further traverse could have been made even if the parties had anticipated Butler.
The petition for rehearing is denied.
Appellant’s petition for a hearing by the Supreme Court was denied October 4, 1966.
Appendix
“Pacts in support of issuance of search warrant: Tour affiant has been a police officer for 13 years and has been assigned to Narcotic Division for 7 years. Affiant has made hundreds of arrests for possession, possession for sale, sale and use of narcotics. Affiant has testified in court as an expert in the field of narcotics as to possession, use and the paraphernalia used in both instances. Affiant received information from a confidential reliable informant who has furnished information in the past that has resulted in the arrest of 7 persons, 6 for 11500 H&S, and one for violation of parole. These cases are still waiting adjudication in Los Angeles courts. Informant has never given information which proved to be incorrect. On 11-13-64 Informant stated to affiant that a person known as Richard Cruz was living and dealing narcotics from 2770 W. 8th St. That he was living at this location with a person known as Christine Tellez and her son age approx 14 years. That Mrs. Tellez’ husband had been arrested at this location approximately one year ago for possession of approximately 4 ounces of heroin. Informant further stated that a telephone call would be made to 382-9435 and he would then talk to Mr. Cruz and order what narcotics was [sic] wanted and Mrs. [sic] Cruz would then set a time and place for .a meeting. The meet would be made usually near 6th & Hoover. Any amount of heroin could be ordered and delivered during this transaction. Informant stated Cruz would drive a 1959 Olds, 2dr brn, at times to make delivery. Also the informant stated Cruz was probably wanted for violation of parole. Affiant checked phone number 382-9435 and found it registered to Christine Tellez at *148the above address, 2770 W. 8th. A cheek of the mail box at this location found it to have the name Mrs. Tellez and family on the outside of the box. Affiant checked license number LYE 754 and registration showed registered owner as Christine Tellez at 2770 W. 8th St. Affiant and partner, Officer Maga were the officers who participated in the arrest of the husband of Christine Tellez, Espiranzo Tellez, on 1-23-64 when Tellez was arrested for violation of parole and possession of heroin for sale. Affiant and officers found approximately 100 grams (4 ounces) at 2770 W. 8th St., the location of arrest). At this time Christine Tellez and her son Peter were residents at this address. Officers observed the above vehicle LYE 754, 1959 Olds, 2dr brn leave above location with one male mex. driving. Vehicle was stopped and driver identified as Richard Permia Cruz and the vehicle as beloning to Christine Tellez. This information was relayed to affiant by Sergeants Evans and Olson whose information the affiant has found in the past to be reliable. R&I was checked at Los Angeles Police Dept, and affiant found Richard Permia Cruz AKA Richard Medina Cruz, LA #148633-C to have an arrest record for violation of State Narcotic Act as a juvenile, violation of State Narcotic Act in 1952 found in danger of leading immoral life, LA. County Juvenile Court February 1953. Sent to Youth Authority. Arrested for burglary 11-8-56, sentenced to 5 years probation, 6 months county jail. Arrested 6-18-57 suspicion burglary, 10-15-57, State Prison. 10-29-57 convicted of burglary from L.A. County 6 months to 15 years, parole 4-29-59. 4-17-61 CTA & 10851 VC, 360 days County Jail, count 1 dismissed. 11-19-62 violation of parole, returned to parole 4-20-64 tent, discharge date 3-1-70. R&I further showed that there was at present a want for violation of parole by Reg. Admin. L.A. reference B.S. Griggs (66 SAC. SC 5) Also Officers checked the record of Christine Tellez and found her to be convicted of suspicion of narcotic act 11721 H&S, 90 days, suspicion of narcotics 12-9-57. 2-4-58 committed CIW, 6 months to 10 years. Paroled 5-5-60, tent, discharge 2-17-63.”