Danzis v. State

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

Defendant was convicted of the offenses of battery and simple battery. He was sentenced to confinement for a period of 12 months (of which all but 14 days were probated) and fined $500 on the battery count. After conviction, a nolle prosequi order was entered by the trial court on the simple battery count inasmuch as the offenses arose out of the same conduct. Following the denial of his motion for a new trial, defendant appeals. Held:

1. During cross-examination of the victim (defendant’s ex-wife), defense counsel asked if she had sworn out a warrant on the night in…