Opinion ID: 1792208
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 4

Heading: Issue: Whether Minnie Smith's Testimony Was Properly Admitted?

Text: As discussed in Section I(A) of this opinion, Minnie Smith (a juror in Johnny's first drug trial) testified that James and Johnny one night entered the Mr. Jiffy Convenience Food Store where she works. Johnny objected to the admissibility of this testimony on the basis that it constituted a violation of Rule 404(b) of the Mississippi Rules of Evidence ( i.e., admissibility of evidence pertaining to other crimes, wrongs, or acts). Judge Carlson overruled the objection, and Johnny appealed. In view of the facts, this Court concludes that Rule 404(b) has no application and that the decision to admit the evidence did not constitute an error. The decision is therefore affirmed.