Lincoln v. State

Melvin Mayfield, Chief Judge.

In this case the appellant was charged with attempted murder in the first degree. He was tried by a jury, found guilty, and sentenced to twenty-five years in the Department of Correction. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

The appellant presents two points on appeal. First, he argues the trial court incorrectly allowed testimony concerning another act of misconduct committed by him. Second, he argues it was error for the trial court to hold that the state could question him concerning a prior conviction for manslaughter when other convictions were available for…