The defendant, Romie Jones, appeals his conviction for witness tampering. He argues that the trial court erred in: (1) admitting his statement that had previously been ruled inadmissible; and (2) instructing the jury on witness tampering. He also raises an ineffective assistance of counsel challenge. We reverse and remand.
The indictment for witness tampering charged Jones with "purposely attempt[ing] to induce Wendy Jimenez to elude legal process summoning her to...
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