State v. Duncan

INTRODUCTION

LISA S. VAN AMBURG, Judge.

Leonard Duncan (“Defendant”), appeals from the judgment entered after a jury convicted him of trafficking drugs in the second degree, Section 195.223 RSMo Cum.Supp.2001. Defendant contends, among other things, the trial court erred in permitting the State to impeach a defense witness with Defendant’s prior testimony regarding gang affiliation. Specifically, Defendant claims this was improper impeachment and he was prejudiced. We reverse.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Viewed in the light most favorable to the verdict, the following evidence was adduced at…