Akridge v. State

FULMER, Judge.

Dianna Akridge appeals her convictions for possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and giving false identification to a law enforcement officer. Akridge raises four issues in this appeal. We find merit only in her contention that the trial court erred in ruling that identity would not be an issue in the case, thus prohibiting the State from presenting evidence of the accused’s identity.

A jury trial commenced on May 8, 2006, at which time the jury was selected and sworn, and the trial was continued until May 10. Akridge did not appear on May 10, but the trial…