Barfoot v. State

Pope, Judge.

William Douglas Barfoot brings this appeal from his conviction of violating the Georgia Controlled Substances Act (Count I, possession of less than one ounce of marijuana; Count II, possession of cocaine). Held:

1. Appellant cites as error the testimony of the arresting officer concerning a .38 calibre revolver which appellant had in his possession at the time of his arrest. Appellant argues that this testimony related to an independent crime which was irrelevant to the case, wrongfully placed his character in issue, and was highly prejudicial. However, there was no objection to…