Galloway v. State

Randy David Galloway was indicted and convicted for the unlawful sale of marijuana. Sentence was five years' imprisonment. On appeal from that conviction, he argues that, in closing argument to the jury, the District Attorney emphatically stated that he was guilty and for that reason a reversal of his conviction is required.

During closing argument, the following occurred:

"MR. FOLMAR [District Attorney]: — that what he did was a wrong thing and that Randy Galloway ought to be put in jail for it.

"MR. HAMMOND [Defense Counsel]: We object to that, Your Honor. That's improper argument.

"THE COURT:…