Sparks v. State

OPINION

Appellant Michael Alan Sparks was tried to a jury and convicted of the sale of a controlled substance. NRS 453.321, 453.171. He was sentenced to serve eight years in the Nevada State Prison. He has appealed, seeking reversal on two grounds: that testimony relating to other criminal activity by appellant prejudiced his right to a fair trial, and that there was insufficient evidence presented to sustain the conviction. We disagree and therefore affirm.

1. An undercover officer testified, without objection, that during the transaction which led to appellant’s conviction, appellant…