Opinion ID: 1670668
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Heading: The conversation evidence

Text: On direct examination, the prosecutor asked Arnold whether he recalled a conversation in which he told Easter he should start pulling his weight around the house. Easter argues that this question was improper under A.R.E. 608(b), 404(b), and 403; however, the basis of the objection at trial was that the testimony was irrelevant. The judge ruled the conversation between Arnold and Easter was relevant in showing a possible motive for the killing. We find no error. A ruling on the relevancy of evidence is discretionary, and we will not reverse absent an abuse of discretion. Smith v. State, 282 Ark. 535, 669 S.W.2d 201 (1984); Willett v. State, 18 Ark.App. 125, 712 S.W.2d 925 (1986). We find no abuse of discretion.