BLUE, Acting Chief Judge.
John Earl Ross appeals his conviction for battery on a law enforcement officer. We conclude that the record on its face reveals ineffective assistance of counsel based on the defense counsel's failure to object and move for a mistrial during the prosecutor's improper closing arguments. Accordingly, we reverse.
Ross was charged with obstructing or opposing an officer with violence, battery on a law enforcement officer, and possession...
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