McLendon v. State

Beasley, Judge.

McLendon, charged with the armed robbery of a florist shop (OCGA § 16-8-41 (a)), appeals on the sole basis that the trial court erred in denying his motion for mistrial.

The prosecutor asked the investigating officer if he had occasion to show the victim any photographs. The response was, “Yes, ... I keep a record of offenders in my area that I have arrested or been involved in. ...” Defendant moved for a mistrial on the ground that his character had been placed in issue, and the defense counsel stated: “If the court is not inclined to grant a mistrial, . . . we’d ask for…