Parker v. State

Sognier, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He appeals (1) on the general grounds. He also contends that the trial court erred (2) by denying his motion for a directed verdict of acquittal and (3) by denying his motion for a mistrial after the state placed his character in evidence. He also contends (4) that he was denied his right to the effective assistance of counsel.

On May 25,1979 appellant was subjected to a strip search in the Douglas County sheriffs office on a matter unrelated to the instant case. Appellant threw his pants at the sheriff and…