State v. Cassel

Cassel raises four issues on this appeal : (1). Did the trial court abuse its discretion in refusing to allow the defense to recall the key prosecution witness for further cross-examination; (2) did the trial court err in denying the defense’s motion for a mistrial; (3) was the evidence sufficient to sustain the jury’s verdict of conviction; and (4) should a new trial be granted in the interest of justice?

According to Cassel’s testimony, he was on parole on the evening of April 12, 1968, and was engaged in drinking with his cousin at his sister’s house in Milwaukee. Without Cassel’s knowledge…