KLEIN, J.
Appellant was convicted of burglary of a dwelling. He argues that the trial court erred in allowing the state to comment on the fact that a person who allegedly gave appellant permission to be in the dwelling was not called to testify. We agree and reverse because the comments could have caused the jury to erroneously believe that the appellant had the burden of proving his innocence.
At his trial, appellant testified that he was a homeless person...
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