State v. Watkins

Six issues are raised on this appeal.(1) Does a repeater allegation against one charged with a misdemeanor change the charge to a felony for purposes of requiring a preliminary hearing?(2) Was the officer (principal prosecution witness) improperly instructed by the deputy district attorney with regard to answering the questions of defense counsel?(3) Does a criminal defendant have a constitutional right to pretrial discovery?(4) Was the correct procedure used by the trial court in applying the provisions of the repeater act?(5) Did the state fail to meet its burden of proof as to intent?(6)…