Hayes v. State

LaROSE, Judge.

Deandre Lee Hayes appeals his conviction for first-degree premeditated murder. Only one of the four issues he raises requires reversal. We affirm, without comment, the trial court’s denial of Mr. Hayes’ motions to allow rehabilitation testimony from an impeached witness and to allow evidence concerning the victim’s violence-themed tattoo. We reverse, however, the trial court’s denial of Mr. Hayes’ motion for a mistrial. Although the remaining issue about the premeditation jury instruction is not necessary for our decision, we discuss it merely to assist the trial court on remand.