Moore v. State

Appellant challenges his conviction for trafficking in cocaine in an amount greater than 200 grams but less than 400 grams, raising three issues on appeal. We agree that the trial court erred in failing to grant appellant’s post-trial motion for new trial, and we remand for a new trial.

Appellant was tried along with three code-fendants, none of whom testified at trial. Two other codefendants entered into plea agreements and testified for the state at the trial. These witnesses provided critical testimony linking appellant and his eodefendants to the crimes charged. In addition to this crucial…