STONE, Judge.
Phillips was convicted of first degree murder. We reverse as it was error not to allow cross-examination of a key state witness, Lonnie Durham, concerning his probationary status at the time of the shooting.
The defense theory was that the victim, sitting in a car, was reaching for a gun when shot by the defendant. No gun was found. The victim had earlier threatened the defendant. There was evidence that Durham, who was sitting next to the victim...
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