State v. Garner

CAMERON, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal by the defendant, Leonard Ray Garner, from a judgment of guilt following a jury trial on a charge of child molesting, A.R.S. § 13-653. The defendant was sentenced to the Arizona State Prison for a period of not less than three nor more than eight years.

These questions are presented:

1. Was it error for the trial court to permit defendant’s adopted son to testify?

2. Did the trial court err in permitting evidence of defendant’s prior bad acts?

3. Was the defendant denied a fair trial as a result of the prosecutor’s reference to a peace bond?

4. Did the…