State v. Scott

CLARK, Judge.

Arlester E. Scott, charged with robbery first degree, was convicted by a jury and was sentenced by the court to a term of twenty-five years. On this appeal, Scott presents eleven points of trial error. We conclude that the conviction must be reversed by reason of prejudice to the defendant when the state was permitted to call two witnesses not disclosed to the defense in pre-trial discovery. Other points of error will be discussed by reason of their impact upon future disposition of the case.

A detailed survey of the evidence presented to the jury is required to compose the…