State v. Norwood

After a jury trial, Defendant was convicted of unlawful trafficking of oxycodone, unlawful possession of oxycodone, and carrying a concealed weapon. The Supreme Court affirmed, holding (1) the trial court did not err in declining to evaluate the basis on which Defendant’s witness asserted his Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination in declining to answer Defendant’s questions; and (2) the district court did not abuse its discretion in admitting evidence of an arrest of two individuals for possession of oxycodone allegedly purchased from Defendant, as the probative value of the evidence did not substantially outweigh the danger of unfair prejudice to Defendant. View "State v. Norwood" on Justia Law