P. v. Johnson
Defendant Aubrey Colie Johnson appeals from his conviction of possessing cocaine base for sale (Health & Saf. Code, 11351.5) and resisting an executive officer (Pen. Code, 69). Defendant contends (1) the trial court failed to adequately investigate a claim that a juror overheard the prosecutor talking to a police officer witness, and (2) Health and Safety Code section 11351.5 violates constitutional equal protection principles because it imposes a higher punishment for possession for sale of cocaine base than for possession for sale of powdered cocaine. We conclude that defendants claims of error were forfeited by his failure to raise timely objections in the trial court, and, moreover, the claims of error are meritless. Court therefore affirm.
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