Oakes v. State

Robert Oakes was charged with, and convicted of, committing the crimes of aggravated assault with a firearm and battery1 as the result of an altercation he had with Hector and Anna Gonzales concerning his unauthorized use of the Gonzales’ dumpster. He appeals his convictions arguing that the trial court deprived him of his right to receive a fair trial by rushing the trial, limiting his cross-examination of Mr. Gonzales, and allowing the prosecutor to improperly cross-examine a defense witness. We affirm.

First, we address Mr. Oakes’ claim that the trial court violated his right to receive a…