Decided Feb. 5, 1990.
TOAL, Justice:
On December 10, 1987, Curtis Jackson was tried in his absence and convicted of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and resisting arrest. We reverse and remand for a new trial.
Jackson contends that the trial court erred in failing to instruct the jury that his absence could not be used as an inference of guilt against him. We agree...
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