Patterson v. State

Smith, Judge.

We affirm appellant’s burglary conviction.

1. During jury selection, appellant’s counsel attempted to ask the panel the following question: “If there is any conflict in the evidence between the testimony of a police officer and any other witness, is there anyone on the panel that would tend to give more weight and credence to the testimony of a police officer, simply because he is a police officer?” The trial court, however, did not allow the question. Appellant moved for a mistrial “based upon improper limiting of voir dire.” The trial court denied the motion.

Appellant contends…