Dwight Parker v. State

Dwight Parker appeals his convictions for multiple drug-related charges. We hold that the admission of gun-related evidence was error and reverse and remand for a new trial. Our reversal on this one issue renders most of the remaining issues moot and others lack merit in the first instance. However, some points raised in Parker’s cumulative error argument have merit and therefore in the event they arise on retrial, we address them.

The charges in this case arose from a routine traffic stop. After an officer saw what he believed to be the stock of a gun tucked between the seats - of the vehicle…