Reed v. State

Marcus Reed was convicted, after a jury trial, of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon1 and carrying a concealed firearm.2 He raises two issues on appeal. First, Reed contends that the trial court erred in denying his pretrial motion to suppress. Second, he argues that the trial court abused its discretion in permitting “impeachment” testimony from a former venire person. On appeal, the State acknowledges that the testimony from the former venire person should not have been allowed, but argues that the error was harmless. We reverse.

The evidence below reflects that on the afternoon in…