State v. Cutler

SHARP, W., J.

The state appeals a sentence imposed against the appellee, Bruce W. Cutler (Cutler), and Cutler cross-appeals his conviction of aggravated assault with a firearm.1 Cutler argues that the trial court reversibly erred in overruling defense counsel’s objection to statements made by the prosecutor during closing argument. We agree and reverse the conviction and sentence.2

The evidence at trial established these charges grew out of a “road rage” incident which took place on July 15, 1999. Cutler drove to a shopping plaza located on U.S. 19 in Hernando County. He went to his bank and…