State v. Pitchford

Gary M. Gaertner, Jr., Judge

Introduction

Perry I. Pitchford, Jr. (Pitchford) appeals from the trial court’s judgment and sentence following a jury’s verdict of guilty. He asserts the trial court plainly erred in admitting excerpts of recorded phone calls Pitchford made in jail that were not disclosed to the defense until the morning of trial, in giving each juror a copy of a specific instruction, in admitting evidence of uncharged and prior bad acts, and in allowing the State to suggest special knowledge of facts during voir dire. We affirm.

Background and Procedure

The State charged Pitchford…