P. v. Barnes
A jury convicted appellant Claud Barnes of possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) in violation of Health and Safety Code section 11350, subdivision (a). The trial court suspended imposition of sentence and placed appellant on formal probation for 36 months.
Appellant appeals on the grounds that: (1) the trial court prejudicially erred in admitting appellant's incriminating statement that was provoked by the arresting deputy's conduct in violation of appellant's Miranda rights, and (2) the trial court prejudicially erred by allowing appellant to be impeached with a misdemeanor conviction for receipt of stolen property, since this crime did not involve moral turpitude.
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