Marsh v. State

OPINION

Opinion by

Justice MOSELEY.

Gerald Millard Marsh appeals his conviction for manslaughter of Felicia Smith, sentence of fifteen years’ imprisonment, and fine of $10,000.00 on the sole ground that the trial court erred in denying Marsh the right to introduce evidence of the juvenile record of Marcus Smith, a witness. We affirm the trial court’s judgment.

The following facts are not in dispute. Felicia was staying with Marsh in his home. During the night, Marcus and his friend Keith Bates paid a visit to Felicia to “[s]ee if she wanted to come drink with us.” Marsh answered the knocking at…