State v. Harris

VAUGHN, Judge.

The sole issue is whether it was error to permit cross-examination of defendant’s character witness concerning calls he made to an agent about his suspicion that defendant was dealing in drugs. We conclude that cross-examination on this matter was a proper means of impeachment of a character witness.

A character witness for the defense, Craig Finley, a police officer in defendant’s community, was cross-examined in the following manner:

Q. Do you know Mr. McLeod here?

A. Yes, sir.

Q. Malcolm McLeod with the S.B.I.?

*453A. Yes sir.

Q. You have had dealings with him in your capacity or as an…