POPE, Presiding Judge.
During Michael Steward's trial on counts of rape, incest and two counts of aggravated sodomy, the court declared a mistrial when the state's expert witness introduced evidence that violated the ultimate issue rule. Steward then filed a plea in bar to prevent re-trial on the grounds that another trial would constitute double jeopardy because the mistrial was caused by intentional prosecutorial misconduct. The trial court denied the motion, and...
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