State v. Ramos

¶1 Antonio Ramos appeals his conviction of unlawful delivery of cocaine. Ramos contends prosecutorial misconduct during cross-examination and closing argument violated his constitutional right to a fair trial. Because there is a substantial likelihood that prosecutorial misconduct affected the jury’s verdict, we reverse and remand for a new trial.

FACTS

¶2 Lance Tatum works as a paid informant for the Northwest Regional Drug Task Force in Whatcom County (Task Force). Tatum receives $100 for each drug transaction he arranges for the Task Force.

¶3 Tatum testified that he obtained the telephone…