Deloatch v. State

MlKELL, Judge.

After a jury trial, Donald Jean Deloatch was convicted of aggravated assault and armed robbery. On appeal, Deloatch argues that his Sixth Amendment right to confront witnesses was violated when the trial court permitted the testimony of an alleged co-defendant in two similar transactions. We agree and reverse.

“On appeal from a criminal conviction, the evidence must be viewed in the light most favorable to support the verdict, and the defendant no longer enjoys a presumption of innocence.” So viewed, the evidence shows that on October 12, 2006, Cody Wilcox was employed as a clerk…