California had enacted legislation that made it illegal for one to be addicted to narcotics. One evening, Susan was arrested and charge under this new law. Specifically, Susan was charged for being a drug addict. At trial, an officer and a doctor testified that Susan had "track marks" on her arms, which indicates she was "shooting up" drugs, and that she admitted to it. Susan argued that the marks on her arms was due to an allergic reaction. The jury convicted Susan under this statute and she was sentenced to 3 months in jail and ordered to pay a fine. Susan appealed her conviction. Will her conviction be upheld or reversed on appeal? Explain.

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Susans conviction might be reversed on appeal depending on several factors The appellat... View the full answer