21 Ala. App. 109 - Finderson v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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3 state decisions

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1. ““This inquiry, and the manner with which it was made, was improper — had no place in this trial. Shields v. State, 104 Ala. 35 , 16 So. 85 , 53 Am.St.Rep. 17 , and numerous cases therein cited. If the purpose of this examination was to test the estimate as to good character entertained by the witness, it should have been conducted in a different manner; the rule applicable thereto being plain and simple. Here the manner of cross-examination was highly prejudicial, and was calculated to seriously, erroneously, and injuriously affect the substantial rights of the defendant. Its tendency was to' defeat the fair and impartial trial, free from prejudice, accorded to defendant under the Constitution and law of this state.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 32 Ala. App. 618 - Cockrell v. State

2. ““You say this negro has a good reputation down there — he has been convicted several times for selling liquor, hasn’t he?””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 32 Ala. App. 618 - Cockrell v. State