Jean v. State

Lizert Jean appeals his convictions for sexual battery, armed robbery, burglary, and aggravated battery. We affirm.

Defendant-appellant Jean contends that the trial court impermissibly limited his cross examination of prosecution witness Edison Hernandez. Hernandez was a co-defendant in this case. He entered into a plea agreement with the State whereby he testified against defendant in exchange for a reduced sentence in this case and an unrelated home invasion robbery, circuit court case number 98-2046.

The trial court allowed defendant to cross examine Hernandez regarding the terms of the plea…