State v. Goins

HEDRICK, Judge.

The defendant first assigns as error the trial court’s denial of his motion for judgment as of nonsuit. In our opinion the evidence viewed in the light favorable to the State was sufficient to submit the case to the jury.

The defendant also assigns as error the admission of Officer Robinson’s testimony recalling the defendant’s incriminating answers to questions asked subsequent to his arrest. On direct examination the District Attorney asked Officer Robinson what the defendant said to him “regarding what intoxicating beverages . . . he had consumed.” Over the defendant’s…