McIlroy v. State

OPINION

SUE WALKER, Justice.

I. Introduction

The primary issue we address in this appeal is whether the State may read to the jury — over the defendant’s objection— the type of prior felony offense the defendant committed when it is alleged in an indictment for possession of a firearm by a felon and when the defendant has agreed to stipulate to the prior felony and to her status as a felon. We hold that when a defendant charged with possession of a firearm by a felon stipulates to her status as a felon and to the prior felony offense and when she objects to the reading of the portion of the…