People v. Tidwell

The defendant appeals his conviction for armed robbery for which he was sentenced to eight years imprisonment. In this appeal the defendant contends (1) that he was denied a fair trial when the State was allowed to bolster the credibility of its primary witness through use of the witness’ prior consistent, out-of-court statement and (2) that he was denied due process when the State deliberately failed to correct its witness’ false testimony.

On November 19, 1978, Michelle Bozonelos and Lisa Jacobs were robbed at gun point by a black man while their car was parked in the Bozonelos’ driveway in…