Ferguson v. State

Larry D. Vaught, Judge.

Eric Wayne Ferguson appeals from the judgment adjudicating him guilty of possession of firearms by certain persons and two counts of aggravated assault. He argues that the trial court abused its discretion by allowing the State to introduce the name and nature of his prior felony conviction, over his objection, after he offered to stipulate that he was among the class of persons prohibited from possessing a firearm. We agree and reverse.

On May 9, 2001, two employees of Rentwise, a furniture rental business, went to Ferguson’s home with the purpose of repossessing…