Katzensky v. State

Undercofler, Justice.

Ray Donald Katzensky was convicted of the offense of armed robbery by use of an offensive weapon in DeKalb County, Georgia, and was sentenced to twenty years in the penitentiary. His motion for new trial was denied and he appeals to this court. Held:

1. The appellant contends that the trial court erred in failing to grant his motion for a mistrial based on the opening statement of the assistant district attorney to the jury in which he related that the defendant had assaulted an officer with an automobile. The appellant contends that this statement placed his character in…