State v. Watkins

Curtis Watkins appeals a judgment and sentence for second degree assault. He contends that he was denied a fair trial when the trial court allowed evidence of his prior second degree burglary conviction to be admitted for impeachment purposes. In a pro se supplemental brief Watkins also alleges ineffective assistance of counsel and prosecutorial misconduct. We affirm.

In the early morning hours of April 12, 1988, Watkins became involved in an altercation between his friend, Sidney Hurt, and Steven Cejka. Watkins entered into the fray when he threw a beer bottle at Cejka. The bottle hit Cejka…