Hancock v. State

DOUG MARTIN, Judge.

| lAppellant Charles Hancock was convicted of possession of ephedrine, pseu-doephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine with intent to manufacture methamphetamine and sentenced to six years in the Arkansas Department of Correction. On appeal, Hancock raises two arguments for reversal, contending that '1) the circuit court erred in allowing the statement of a witness, Joseph James, to be read into evidence, and 2) the court erred by interjecting, on its own initiative, evidence that had not been introduced at trial.

On May 12, 2009, agent Jason Akers of the Tenth Judicial District…