Mathis v. State

CASANUEVA, Judge.

Amoundo James Terrence Mathis appeals his judgments and sentences for possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia. We agree with Mr. Mathis that the trial court erred in admitting into evidence certified copies of his previous convictions and sentences, and we reverse.

During Mr. Mathis’s jury trial, Officer Jeff Barlett testified that while police were executing a search warrant at a residence, they found Mr. Mathis inside the residence and arrested him for possessing cocaine and drug paraphernalia. The defense attorney asked the officer on cross-examination if…