State v. Thompson

CAMERON, Vice Chief Justice.

This is an appeal from jury verdicts and judgments of guilt to three counts of sale of narcotic drugs (heroin), § 36-1002.02 A.R.S., together with concurrent sentences of not less than fifteen years nor more than life imprisonment on each count.

We are asked to answer the following questions on appeal:

1. Was the defendant prejudiced by unresponsive statements made by State’s witnesses which allegedly put defendant’s character in issue ?

2. Was the county attorney guilty of prejudicial misconduct in cross-examining a defense witness about an Arizona felony conviction…