Porter v. State

Phipps, Judge.

Following the denial of his motion for new trial, Howard Porter appeals his conviction of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. He contends that the trial court erred in ruling that testimony given by him on direct examination opened the door to his impeachment by evidence of prior drug convictions. Because we hold that Porter’s testimony did open the door, we affirm.

Porter was driving a car in the City of Chamblee when he was stopped for traffic violations. Kevin Judy was seated in the front passenger seat. No one else was in the car. After Porter and Judy were…