Young v. State

The appellant appeals a judgment of conviction and sentence for manslaughter with a firearm, pursuant to a jury verdict finding him guilty of such charge.

One of the points relied upon by appellant for reversal is that the trial court erred in granting the state’s pretrial motion in limine, thereby restricting appellant’s right to cross-examine the key prosecution witness on matters crucial to that witness’s credibility. We find merit in this contention and reverse and remand for a new trial. See Davis v. Alaska, 415 U.S. 308, 94 S.Ct. 1105, 39 L.Ed.2d 347 (1974) (defendant’s sixth amendment…