State v. Bryant

MARTIN (Harry C.) Judge.

Defendant’s first assignment of error deals with the admission of testimony concerning State’s Exhibits 1 through 12, and admission of these exhibits into evidence. The exhibits consisted of half-cases or boxes of cigarettes, cases of book matches, soup, and soap, and a box containing hams. Defendant contends that no foundation was laid for testimony regarding the presence of these items at the residence at which they were found. He further argues that the evidence was irrelevant, as it did not connect defendant with the specific items nor with the residence.

When real…