PARKER, Judge.
Jimmy Porter appeals his judgment and sentence for sale of cocaine. We reverse and remand for a new trial, concluding that the trial court committed reversible error in allowing the state to name Porter's prior convictions during cross examination.
Porter testified and presented an alibi defense. During cross examination, the state asked Porter if he had been convicted of a felony. Porter responded affirmatively. The state then asked him the...
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