Bailey v. State

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

Defendant appeals his conviction of the offenses of burglary and rape. Held:

1. The prosecutor asked a police officer witness if any fingerprints were taken. The officer responded that he did not recall. The prosecutor then asked: “Is it common to lift prints when a defendant is found on the scene like that?” Defendant’s counsel then interposed: “I object to that line of questioning.” The trial court overruled defendant’s objection and the witness was permitted to answer.

Defendant contends the trial court erred in allowing the testimony of the witness in response to…