State v. Lewis

BRITT, Judge.

Defendant contends that the trial court erred in admitting evidence indicating that he had entered into plea negotiations with the arresting officer. This contention is without merit.

During- the cross-examination of defendant, the district attorney asked defendant if he had told Officer Swain that he sold LSD in the past. Defendant denied making the statement but admitted going to Swain’s office the week before trial. The district attorney then asked, “Why did you go there?” Defendant’s objection was overruled and defendant answered, “Well, Mr. Swain was going to make a plea…