Proctor v. State

Sognier, Judge.

Proctor was convicted of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and he appeals.

1. In his first two enumerations of error appellant contends the trial court erred by failing to limit the jury’s consideration of appellant’s prior felony conviction to proof that appellant was a convicted felon, and thereafter charging the jury that a witness’ testimony can be impeached by proof of a felony conviction. He also contends the trial court erred by placing appellant’s character in issue by instructing the jury that the prior felony conviction, admitted solely to show that…