State v. Carr

Defendant Eddie Leroy Carr was found guilty of assault in the first degree. The information charged that, with intent to kill, he shot his victim with a .32 caliber pistol. On appeal, Carr assigns ten trial errors.

Carr first asserts that he was denied the opportunity to effectively cross-examine the victim in violation of his constitutionally guaranteed and statutorily confirmed right to confront “the witnesses produced against him.” RCW 10.52.060.

Carr’s counsel sought to discredit the victim by interrogating him concerning his addiction to heroin. Upon advice of his personal counsel, the…