Simpson v. Commonwealth

Opinion

BARROW, J.

In this criminal appeal, we hold that the trial court erred in admitting evidence of an unrelated drug sale by the defendant because it was admitted for the mere purpose of impeaching the defendant regarding his testimony on a collateral matter elicited on cross-examination. In addition, we hold that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in admitting into evidence an aerial photograph of the neighborhood where the offense occurred.

• The defendant was charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and possession of heroin with intent to distribute. He was…