Supreme Court of Iowa May 12, 2004, 02-1278 (State v. Martinez)

TERNUS, Justice.

The defendant,. Isidro Martinez, was convicted of delivery of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and failure to affix a drug tax stamp. On appeal, he contends the trial court erred in instructing the jury with respect to the jury’s use of evidence of the defendant’s character and reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, and dependability.