State v. Ellerson

OPINION

HOWARD, Judge.

Appellant was charged with possession of a narcotic drug and with three prior felony convictions. He was found guilty by a jury, admitted a prior conviction of burglary, and was sentenced by the trial court to the Arizona State Prison for not less than 10 nor more than 12 years. Appellant contends the trial court erred when it ruled that if he testified, one of his prior convictions could be used to impeach him. He also contends that it was prejudicial error to sentence him in absentia and that his sentence was excessive. We affirm.

After the trial court ruled the pri- or…