Walters v. State

This is an appeal of a judgment and sentence of fifteen years in prison, which followed a jury verdict finding the appellant guilty of third degree murder.

Appellant presents three points on appeal, however, our determination of this case makes it necessary to consider only appellant’s second point. His contention is well taken and requires reversal.

At the conclusion of the evidence placed before the jury, the court granted the state the right to opening and closing argument to the jury over the objection of appellant’s counsel. Upon cross-examination of Mr. Norman Lee, the director of the…