Thomas V. Commonwealth

Demetris Thomas (defendant) was convicted of statutory burglary, attempted  rape, malicious wounding and aggravated sexual battery and was sentenced in accordance with the jury's recommendation to thirty-five years imprisonment. On appeal, defendant complains that he was unlawfully arrested and that the trial court erred in admitting certain impeachment evidence, his statement to police and a "tainted" identification. For the reason stated below, we reverse and remand.