Crawford v. State

Sognier, Judge.

Crawford appeals his conviction of child molestation.

1, Appellant contends the trial court erred by denying his motion for a mistrial after the State placed appellant’s character in issue. The victim testified that on the night the incident occurred her mother, appellant and his brother were smoking marijuana while playing cards. Appellant requested a hearing outside the presence of the jury, where he objected to the victim’s testimony and moved for a mistrial. Appellant’s motion was denied and no curative instructions were given. Appellant argues that evidence of another…