Ex Parte Walker

Phillip Walker was convicted of first degree theft of property; Ala. Code 1975, § 13A-8-3. The Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed his conviction, 595 So.2d 926, and Walker petitioned this Court for a writ of certiorari. Walker argues several issues relating to the "best evidence" rule and a party's right to examine voluminous business records summarized in an adverse witness's testimony. He also argues issues relating to a criminal defendant's right to present a defense by introducing evidence of another's guilt. After determining that Walker's arguments possessed probable merit, this Court…