November 24, 1981.
Per Curiam:
Appellant was convicted of distribution of unlawful drugs and was sentenced to thirty (30) months' imprisonment. He now alleges the trial court erred in refusing defense counsel the opportunity to make an opening statement before presentation of the State's evidence.
After the indictment was published by the trial judge, the State chose not to make an opening statement. The trial judge therefore ruled he had no...
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