Hammond v. State

Banke, Judge.

The defendant appeals the denial of his motion for new trial following his convictions for reckless driving, speeding, attempting to elude a police officer, and driving under the influence. All of the offenses arose from an early morning chase which culminated in the collision of the defendant’s motorcycle with a police car. Held:

1. The defendant’s initial contention is that the trial court erred in allowing the jury to hear, over objection, a tape recording of police radio transmissions which took place during the chase. However, the basis for the objection which the defendant…