Favors v. State

Deen, Presiding Judge.

Ralph Favors was indicted, tried, and convicted of motor vehicle theft and sentenced to five years in the state penitentiary. He appeals from an order of the trial court denying his motion for a new trial.

1. Appellant contends that the trial court allowed the state to place defendant’s character in issue. During direct examination, appellant’s counsel asked him: "Do you know anything else, any other facts you believe would contribute to the jury’s understanding of this case?” He replied: "Well, I had no way of knowing the car was stolen. I have never dealt with anything…