Craig v. Commonwealth

Opinion

DUFF, J.

This appeal presents issues of evidentiary rulings in appellant’s trial for malicious wounding and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Appellant, James Edward Craig, contends that the trial court erred in not allowing him to question the victim regarding previous acts of violence against a third person when appellant was relying on a plea of self-defense. He argues that such evidence would have explained his apprehension of the victim and his belief of imminent danger. We agree that the trial court erred in excluding the evidence and reverse the convictions.

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