Thomas v. State

During his trial for delivery of cocaine, appellant objected when the state, in cross-examining a defense witness, asked about pending charges against him. The trial court overruled the objection, which appellant contends is reversible error. We hold that the cross-examination into pending charges against a defense witness was harmful error, requiring reversal of appellant’s conviction.

Appellant was arrested for selling cocaine to an undercover officer at a park pavilion. At the time, several individuals other than appellant were present at the pavilion, including O’Hara Jenkins. At trial,…