Chavers v. State

In closing argument the prosecutor suggested that appellant and his witness had agreed on and aligned their testimony, suggesting fabrication of their version of events. Although the defense objected, the trial court overruled the objection. This highly improper argument requires reversal of this case, as the error is not harmless.

*791The state charged appellant Chavers with fleeing and eluding as well as possession of cocaine and cannabis. The charges stemmed from what officers testified was a high speed chase, and what Chavers and his witness claimed was no chase at all with the officers…