State v. Neal

After the original decision in this case was handed down, defendant engaged other counsel who filed a petition for rehearing, which the court after due consideration has concluded to deny. In doing so we make observation concerning the following points upon which it is urged that a rehearing should be granted.

1. The cross-examination of defendant by the District Attorney concerning previous crimes: This matter was fully briefed on the appeal and was dealt with in the original opinion. While such cross-examination would normally have been error, under the facts of the instant case, it was…