Holmes v. State

QUILLEN, Justice:

The defendant, Michael Holmes, appeals his convictions of Burglary in the Second Degree and Misdemeanor Theft. After consideration of the issues raised on appeal, we affirm the judgment of the Superior Court.

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Pursuant to a motion made by the prosecution, in advance of opening statements, the Trial Judge limited the opening statement of counsel, stating: “Counsel has an opportunity to make a complete opening but the complete opening will be limited to what you intend to prove in the case.” Defendant claims this ruling (a) was a violation of his federal due process protection,…