Potts v. State

Corey Jermaine Potts appeals his conviction and sentence for burglary of a dwelling. He argues that the trial court reversibly erred in allowing the fingerprint examiner to testify that his identification was verified by another examiner from a different police department, thereby bolstering his testimony. We agree and reverse for a new trial. We disagree, however, that the trial court erred in denying his motion for judgment of acquittal.

At trial, Jacquemond Dieujuste testified that he left his home around 7:00 or 7:30 a.m. on November 10, 2008 and returned at about 10:15 a.m. after…