State v. Dunlap

ANDERSON, Judge:

Laterrance Ramone Dunlap appeals his conviction for distribution of crack cocaine. Dunlap argues he was prejudiced by comments made by the Circuit Court judge who presided over qualification of the entire jury panel for the week. Dunlap additionally contends the trial judge erroneously admitted evidence of his prior convictions. We affirm.

FACTSIPROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

On the evening of April 2, 1999, undercover police officers observed Dunlap outside his family’s home engaged in a transaction with two individuals who had stopped by to visit with him. The police detained one of…