Seago v. State

CASANUEVA, Chief Judge.

Eddie Seago appeals his two convictions for robbery with a firearm, asserting that the trial court erred in two instances. Each claim, one arising during voir dire and the other during the State’s direct examination of a witness, alleges that the trial court departed from its required position of neutrality thereby denying him his right to a fair trial. We conclude no error took place during the voir dire process. As to the second claim, we conclude that it is meritorious and reverse and remand for a new trial.

Because neither of the two victims could identify Mr. Seago…