Lee v. State

OPINION

ODOM, Judge.

Appellant entered a plea of guilty before a jury to the offense of robbery by assault. He was convicted and assessed a punishment of twenty-five years, from which he appeals.

The first two grounds of error complain of cross-examination of character witnesses with respect to prior acts of apPellant> one of which occurred when he was a juvenile.

The record reflects that several witnesses testified that appellant enjoyed a good reputation for being a peaceful and law abiding citizen. Upon cross-examination, they were asked if they had heard of specific prior arrests. 1 This was…