Springer v. State

The defendant appeals his convictions for robbery with a deadly weapon and aggravated battery. He argues the court erred in two respects: (1) restricting de*272fense counsel’s voir dire of prospective jurors concerning their views on convicted felons, and (2) denying a motion to suppress. We find no merit in the voir dire issue, but do find merit in the second issue concerning the motion to suppress. We reverse.

Pertinent Facts and Trial Court Proceedings

The defendant approached the victim as he stood outside his car and demanded money. When the victim refused to give up his money, the two began…