Watson v. State

STONE, Judge.

The defendant was convicted of possession of cocaine found in her purse during a search conducted pursuant to a warrant.

The defense introduced testimony of the defendant’s good character. The state presented rebuttal evidence through police officer witnesses who were not included on the state’s witness list. Defendant contends that the court erred in permitting the rebuttal testimony.

The state does not dispute that it should have anticipated presenting this testimony, and that if a proper objection was raised the court would be required to conduct an inquiry pursuant to…