Williams v. State

OPINION

By the Court,

Manoukian, J.:

The single issue which we discuss is dispositive of this appeal, specifically, whether the trial court abused its discretion in precluding appellant from introducing independent alibi testimony. We hold that it did and, in the context of this case, that such abuse constitutes reversible error.

Appellant, Robert Z. Williams, was tried by jury and found guilty of robbery with the use of a deadly weapon during the commission of a crime. NRS 200.380; 193.165. The evidence showed that the offense was committed at 11:30 p.m. on May 1, 1978.

The record is clear…