State v. Simpson

Green, J.:

Kapelle D. Simpson appeals his conviction by a jury of sale of cocaine. On appeal, Simpson argues that the trial court erred by (1) failing to obtain a knowing and voluntary waiver of his right to a 12-person juiy; (2) failing to inquire as to the nature of his conflict with defense counsel; (3) allowing a witness to invoke his Fifth Amendment rights in the presence of the jury; (4) cross-examining him on a key issue of the case; (5) admitting prejudicial rebuttal evidence; (6) allowing inadmissible hearsay into evidence; and (7) failing to properly instruct the jury. We reverse and…