State v. Bazan

OPINION

WOOD, Chief Judge.

There was a car chase with shooting. Involved were defendant, Madrid and Sheriff’s Officer Foster. Defendant appeals his conviction of assault with intent to commit a violent felony. Section 40A-3-3, N.M.S. A.1953 (2d Repl. Vol. 6). The issues raised divide into two categories: (1) writing used to refresh memory, and (2) character evidence.

Writing Used to Refresh Memory

Because the incident in question involved the discharge of a firearm by Foster, the Internal Affairs Division of the Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation. As a part of that investigation,…