Daniel v. State

Michael Daniel was convicted of two counts of sexual abuse in the first degree and was given two ten-year concurrent sentences.

The single issue on appeal relates to prosecutorial misconduct and whether the conduct was so prejudicial to the appellant that state law requires that he be given a new trial. We conclude that the law requires that a new trial be granted in this case.

The following occurred during and after cross-examination of the appellant:

"Q: Do you know Willie Frank Parker?

"A: Yes, I do.

"Q: Isn't it a fact — let me ask you this first of all: isn't it a fact that you got Willie…