Turchiaro v. State

CAMPBELL, Judge.

Appellant challenges his judgment and minimum mandatory sentence of ten years as a habitual offender for the crime of robbery. We find merit in appellant’s contention that the trial court erred in allowing the State to cross-examine him regarding threats he allegedly made concerning a witness, and therefore reverse. This disposition necessarily renders moot appellant’s remaining issues concerning his sentencing as an habitual violent felony offender and the imposition of a public defender lien.

Prior to trial, a potential witness, Mr. McViekers, contacted the State and told…