Maldonado v. State

OPINION

ODOM, Judge.

This appeal is from a conviction for the offense of unlawful possession of a narcotic drug, to-wit: heroin. A plea of guilty was entered before a jury and the jury assessed punishment at 20 years.

Appellant contends that it was error to admit testimony of two witnesses that his reputation for being a peaceful and law abiding citizen in the community where he resided was bad.

Bobby Adams, an employee of the Department of Public Safety, assigned to the Narcotics Section, testified as follows:

“Q. (By the Prosecutor) Mr. Adams, I will ask you this: Are you ac quainted with the…