Roberts v. State

STATON, Judge.

David Roberts appeals the denial of his petition for post-conviction relief. At his trial by jury, Roberts was convicted of robbery. In his petition and at his post-conviction relief hearing (hearing), Roberts alleged several errors regarding his trial. The following three issues are now urged upon appeal:(1) Whether the failure of the trial court to sua sponte instruct the jury — with respect to the limited purpose of evidence going to the credibility of Roberts — was fundamental error;(2) Whether alleged prosecutorial misconduct mandates a new trial; and,(3) Whether Roberts…