Hayes v. State

Appellant challenges his convictions for armed robbery with a firearm and aggravated assault with a firearm. He argues the trial court erred in not permitting a defense witness who was incarcerated to appear at trial in civilian clothing. We agree and find that the error was harmful in this case. Thus, we reverse and remand for a new trial.

At trial, the State presented evidence that two men robbed the victim in the front yard of the home of Pharory Greene. The victim identified appellant as one of the two perpetrators. The jury was not told whether the second man was ever identified or…