State v. Hubbard

*791CARSON, J.

The question presented in this case is whether cross-examination related to the arresting officer’s knowledge of internal police department procedures and the potential sanctions against officers who use unnecessary force is relevant to show bias or interest and, if so, whether it was reversible error for the trial judge to exclude the evidence.

FACTS

Defendant was convicted by a jury of and sentenced by the trial court for Escape in the Second Degree, Reckless Driving and Attempting to Elude a Police Officer. The charges stemmed from an encounter between defendant and a police…