Rampersad v. State

Mukesh Rampersad seeks to reverse his conviction for burglary and to be discharged. We reverse, and order Ramper-sad to be immediately released.

Rampersad, his ex-wife, and their children were out shopping for a new car for the ex-wife in a car rented several days earlier by Rampersad. The record indicates that they argued, and at some point in the argument, Rampersad, who was driving, pulled over to make a pay phone call and exited the vehicle; the ex-wife moved over into the driver’s seat and closed the door. Rampersad reached in through the window and struck his ex-wife, who suffered a…