State v. Mordica

Rogers Lee Mordica appeals from a judgment of conviction for possession of heroin with intent to deliver, contrary to sec. 161.41(1m)(d)2, Stats., and a judgment of conviction for possession of cocaine with intent to deliver, contrary to sec. 161.41(1m)(c)2. The principal issue concerns limitations the trial court placed on Mordica's trial testimony which sought to explain why Mordica made certain incriminating statements to the police during the execution of a search warrant at his girlfriend's apartment. We hold that the trial court erred in refusing to allow Mordica to give his full…