Martin v. State
Court of Appeals of Georgia
1Opinion of the Court
Shulman, Judge.
Appellant was convicted on both counts of an indictment charging him with manufacturing liquor without a license and possession of unstamped liquor. Both enumerations of error concern alleged attempts by the prosecutor to place appellant’s character into issue. We affirm.
1. The first incident complained of came early in the state’s cross examination of appellant. The prosecutor asked appellant if he and his ex-wife were living together. Defense counsel made a motion for mistrial which was denied. The court instructed the prosecution to stay away from anything of that nature.…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Brown v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1976
- Bryan v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1976
- Carter v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1975
- McClendon v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1977
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- Brown v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1985
- Briard v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1988
- Lockett v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1988
- Scott v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1979
- Chatman v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1982