People v. Davis

Opinion by

Judge TERRY.

In this appeal of a conviction for sexual assault, we consider the effect of a proseentor's closing argument, unsupported by expert or lay testimony, about the "stages" typically experienced by trauma victims, where such argument was used to bolster the victim's credibility. We conclude this argument constitutes reversible error.

Defendant, Jevon Ray Davis, appeals the judgment of conviction entered upon a jury verdict finding him guilty of sexual assault. He also appeals his sentence. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

I. Background

Viewed in the light most favorable…