A.M. v. State

STONE, Judge.

We reverse appellant’s conviction and sentence for attempted burglary of a dwelling.1 The trial court erred by failing to conduct a “Richardson” hearing when it appeared at trial that the state committed a discovery violation by not revealing a statement made by appellant.

In response to the appellant’s demand for discovery, the state submitted the name and address of Officer Whitehurst as a witness. The state also responded that it was “unknown” whether the prosecution had possession, control or knowledge of any statements by the defendant. At trial, the officer testified that…