Almond v. State

Quillian, Judge.

The defendant was tried, convicted and sentenced to 20 years for the crime of burglary. Direct appeal was taken to this court. Held:

1. Enumerations of error 2 and 3 complain that the trial judge in making an inquiry of a witness expressed an opinion as to the credibility of the witness’ testimony.

During the interrogation of a state witness an attack was made on his credibility. The witness, an alleged co-conspirator, had plead guilty to a lesser crime. An . inquiry was made as to whether he had received preferential treatment in return for his testimony. During the…