SMITH v. STATE

No. 91-KA-00595-SCT.

656 So.2d 95 (1995)

Charles E. SMITH v. STATE of Mississippi.

Supreme Court of Mississippi.

May 11, 1995.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

George Dunbar Prewitt, Jr., Greenville, for appellant.

Michael C. Moore, Atty. Gen., Charles W. Maris, Jr., Sp. Asst. Atty. Gen., Jackson, for appellee.

En Banc.


BANKS, Justice, for the Court:

In this crack cocaine case we are compelled to consider the proper handling and import of evidence of prior sales admitted for the purpose of showing intent to distribute. We conclude that such evidence is admissible for the purpose described if the trial court concludes that, under the circumstances, its probative value outweighs its prejudicial effect. A limiting instruction should and, if sought, must be given. We also conclude that...

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