Hatfield v. Commonwealth

MONTGOMERY, Judge.

Robert Hatfield appeals from a judgment by which he was convicted of trafficking in alcoholic beverages in local option territory. He was fined $100 and sentenced to serve sixty days in jail. He contends that the court erred in the admission of certain testimony.

Jessie Partin testified to having purchased a half-pint of whisky from appellant on December 7, 1964. Before testifying about the purchase she was permitted on direct examination to testify, over objection, as follows:

“Q 5 Back in December, this year, did you decide you would assist the Middlesboro Police Department…