LESTER v. the STATE.

Rickman, Judge.

*618 Marquis Lester was indicted for aggravated battery ( OCGA § 16-5-24 ) and aggravated assault ( OCGA § 16-5-21 ) for striking a woman in the face with a pool stick (also known as a pool cue), ultimately resulting in the loss of her eye. The jury found Lester guilty of aggravated assault and not guilty of aggravated battery. Lester appeals his conviction and the denial of his motion for new trial, contending that the trial court abused its discretion when it barred Lester's counsel from asking certain questions during voir dire, thereby denying Lester the opportunity to expose…