Alexander v. Commonwealth

BIRD, Judge.

M. N. Alexander was convicted on a charge of knowingly receiving stolen property. He appeals.

On trial he introduced witnesses to testify concerning his character. Over his objection the trial court permitted these witnesses to be cross-examined on matters pertaining to certain acts of Alexander which were highly indicative of other violations similar to that upon which he was being tried. Although he had objected to this type of interrogation the trial court failed to admonish the jury as to the purpose of its reception. This failure constituted prejudicial error.

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