Opinion ID: 689910
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Arrest of Defense Witness

Text: 21 Ingram alleges that the prosecutor engaged in misconduct by ordering a defense witness, Billie Allison, arrested and then informing the jury of the arrest. When Ms. Allison arrived at the courthouse to testify, she was under the influence of methamphetamine. Later in the trial, the prosecutor called a police officer to the stand and examined him at length about his coming to the U.S. Attorney's office after Ms. Allison testified to examine Ms. Allison and allegations that she was under the influence of drugs. We find the prosecutor's conduct to be appropriate. Ms. Allison testified under the influence. The prosecutor had a right, and maybe a duty, to point that out. Moreover, Ingram's contention that the jury was informed that Ms. Allison was arrested is not supported by the record.