Smith v. State

Thompson, Justice.

Defendant Eric Deandre Smith was convicted of malice murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony in connection with the death of Derrick Colbert. He appeals, asserting, inter alia, he was denied the right to open and conclude closing argument because the trial court required him to put into evidence a certified copy of a witness’ sentence under the First Offender Act. Finding no reversible error, we affirm.

1. Viewing the evidence in a light to uphold the verdict, we find the following: On the day in question, Toronto Burdett, who was Smith’s…