People v. Pettis

The defendant, Eric Pettis, along with Eric Smith, was charged with the offense of criminal trespass to a vehicle. Thereafter, a bench trial for defendant and a preliminary hearing for Smith were held simultaneously. Defendant was then found guilty and was sentenced to a probationary term of one year with the first 21 days to be spent in custody, that time considered already served. Defendant appeals, contending that the trial court committed reversible error when it allowed the arresting police officer to testify as to a statement, made by Eric Smith, which implicated defendant.

The following…