P. v. Nowling
A jury convicted Keith Nowling of transportation of cocaine base not for personal use (Health & Saf. Code, 11352, subd. (a); Pen. Code, 1210, subd. (a)), possession of cocaine base for sale (Health & Saf. Code, 11351.5), transportation of more than 28.5 grams of marijuana (id., 11360, subd. (a)), possession of marijuana for sale (id., 11359) and possession of methamphetamine (id., 11377, subd. (a)). The jury acquitted Nowling of transporting or possessing ecstasy (id., 11379, subd. (a), 11377, subd. (a)) and unlawfully possessing ammunition (Pen. Code, 12316, subd. (b)(1)). Nowling admitted having a prior conviction for selling cocaine base (Health & Saf. Code, 11352, subd. (a)) within the meaning of Health and Safety Code, sections 11370, subdivision (a) and 11370.2, subdivision (a). The court sentenced Nowling to a prison term of seven years. Nowling contends his convictions must be reversed because the trial court erroneously allowed an expert witness to testify about the details of Nowling's previous sale of drugs. Court affirm the judgment.
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