WARNER, J.
Appellant, Clifford Simpson, appeals his conviction and sentence for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. During the state's direct examination of the deputy sheriff who discovered the concealed gun in appellant's automobile, the prosecutor asked the officer whether he received a bonus for, or if his salary depended upon, the number of guns he retrieved. Over objection, the officer was allowed to respond. While we hold that the trial court erred...
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