State v. Faulkner

Ness, Justice:

Appellant Darrell Leroy Faulkner was convicted on two charges of distributing marijuana. We affirm.

An undercover police officer, acting through an intermediary, purchased marijuana from a person identified as appellant on July 27 and August 2, 1978. Appellant’s defense to both charges was alibi.

Appellant first asserts error in the trial court’s refusal to declare a mistrial when, before he had placed his character or reputation in issue, the sheriff testified he was included among a list of people from whom the undercover officer was to attempt to purchase drugs. We disagree.

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