Chisholm v. State

Sognier, Chief Judge.

Hugh Chisholm was convicted of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, and he appeals.

1. At trial, appellant placed his general good character into issue by calling Jim Hicks, who testified that appellant had a “passable” reputation in the community. On cross-examination, the prosecuting attorney asked Hicks if he “ever heard of [appellant] having been investigated for arson?” Hicks responded in the affirmative, and appellant objected on the basis that the State had failed to introduce a conviction for arson or prove that appellant actually committed the arson.

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