Hightower v. State

Birdsong, Presiding Judge.

Andrew Lee Hightower was tried before a jury and found guilty of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. He appeals from the judgment of conviction and sentence. In three related enumerations, he assigns error to the introduction in evidence of the circumstances of his prior conviction for the sale or distribution of cocaine. Held:

1. The State gave timely written notice of its intent to offer evidence of similar transactions and, pursuant to Uniform Superior Court Rule 31.3 (B), a pretrial hearing was held on the admissibility of that evidence. In compliance…