United States v. David Shelton

Opinion for the Court filed by Senior Circuit Judge BAZELON.

BAZELON, Senior Circuit Judge:

David Shelton appeals from a jury verdict finding him guilty of assaulting a federal officer. 1 2 He argues that the district court erred in permitting the prosecutor to conduct a line of cross-examination which he contends was both improper and prejudicial. We agree. Therefore, we reverse.

I

Appellant was indicted and charged with one count of assault on a federal officer, 2 one count of using a firearm while committing a felony, 3 and one count of carrying a pistol without a license. 4 After a jury…