Campbell v. State

Blackburn, Judge.

Gregory E. Campbell was found not guilty of driving under the influence and guilty of obstruction of justice following a jury trial. Campbell appeals his conviction of obstruction.

1. Campbell contends the trial court erred by allowing the introduction of his prior traffic convictions into evidence. The State maintains that Campbell’s prior convictions were admissible because he placed his character in issue. See OCGA § 24-9-20 (b).

During his direct examination by his counsel, Campbell testified that he was a volunteer for Hands on Atlanta acting as big brother to children…