Stover v. State

Appellant was convicted of the offense of assault with intent to murder. Code 1923, § 3303.

He testified as a witness in his own behalf. It was therefore competent for the state to impeach his credibility. For this purpose inquiring into his general character, or reputation, was proper. And such inquiry was not restricted to his reputation for truth and veracity. Mitchell v. State, 94 Ala. 68, 10 So. 518; Byers v. State, 105 Ala. 31, 16 So. 716.

True, it is the duty of the court (to), and on proper request he must, instruct the jury that such testimony is to be considered only in passing upon…