Opinion ID: 1745774
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 28

Heading: The prosecution's misconduct denied Cabello his right to a fair trial.

Text: During the guilt phase, Cabello argues that the trial judge erred, when he allowed the prosecution to lead its witnesses; inject highly prejudicial hearsay; question Frank, Jr. about the crime at issue, knowing that he would assert the Fifth Amendment; elicit information of other crimes committed by Frank, Jr. and Rico; ask Rico to assemble a rifle; and disclose a deal with Rico to tell the truth. The Court fully addressed these allegations in Cabello, 471 So.2d at 339-41 and Section IV., supra. Cabello also argues that the trial judge erred, when he allowed the prosecution to introduce highly inflammatory information implying that Cabello committed fraud against motels all over the country, misstate the testimony of witnesses, when asking a question, threaten Rico with the death penalty, and offer personal opinions in closing arguments. Cabello's failure to object at trial and/or to raise the issues on direct appeal constituted a waiver. In each instance, error is denied. § 99-39-21(1) and (3).