Wilson v. State

Blackburn, Judge.

Following a jury trial, Theopulas Jerome Wilson was convicted of trafficking in cocaine. On appeal, Wilson argues that the trial court erred in overruling his motion for mistrial, contending that a State’s witness improperly introduced evidence of his character during the trial.

On October 22, 1995, Wilson’s vehicle was stopped for a speeding violation by Terrell County Deputy Sheriff Eddie Fairbanks. Because Wilson was unable to produce his driver’s license upon request, Deputy Fairbanks conducted a computer check of Wilson’s license. The computer revealed that Wilson’s…