State v. Harvey

Ness, Justice:

Appellant Terry Edward Harvey appeals his conviction for distribution of marijuana. We reverse and remand.

The testimony reveals that appellant sold a quantity of marijuana to a police officer at appellant’s home. Appellant relying on the defense of alibi, offered evidence that he was in route from Miami, Florida and did not arrive, in Green-ville, at his home, until the day after the alleged sale.

Appellant asserts that prejudicial error was committed when the solicitor questioned one of his alibi witnesses about the witness’ plea of guilty of simple possession of marijuana in…