State v. Masters

The appellant was tried and convicted of the offenses of knowingly or intentionally possessing marijuana, a controlled substance, weighing more than 1 pound, and possession of marijuana with intent to deliver. The trial court sentenced the appellant to consecutive terms of 18 months to 3 years on the first count and a term of 3 to 6 years on the second count.

Two errors are assigned: (1) The trial court erred in denying motions for mistrial after testimony of a police officer that appellant was involved in drugs and that a companion had other police contacts; and (2) The sentences were…