A jury convicted Spencer Heckathorne of second degree murder with use of a firearm. The trial court prejudicially erred in permitting the prosecutor to cross-examine the defendant concerning details of a prior felony conviction for assault with a deadly weapon, and we must reverse accordingly.
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Heckathorne celebrated his birthday on October 15, 1985, by consuming cocaine and beer throughout the...
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