State v. Elam

MARTIN (Harry C.), Judge.

Defendant first contends the court erred in excluding the testimony of the witness Barbara Jenkins concerning the character and reputation of defendant in her “work setting.” We find no error. First, the record does not reflect what the witness would have answered; therefore, we cannot determine if the exclusion was prejudicial. State v. Martin, 294 N.C. 253, 240 S.E. 2d 415 (1978); State v. Darden, 48 N.C. App. 128, 268 S.E. 2d 225 (1980). Further, assuming the testimony would have been favorable to defendant, it was cumulative. Three other witnesses testified…