Johnson v. State

Quillian, Presiding Judge.

The defendant appeals his conviction for burglary. Held:

1. It is alleged that the trial court erred in permitting the state to "indirectly put the accused’s character into evidence.” On cross examination of the accused, the state asked: "Q. Mr. Johnson, you still maintain you’re wholly innocent; is that right? A. That’s right. Q. Now, we took a luncheon break a few minutes ago. You tried to escape from the deputy sheriff downstairs, didn’t you? ... A. Yes, I did make an attempt.” Counsel objected and made a motion for a mistrial. The objection was not sustained and…