State v. Cotton

Decided 1987-01-06

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MITCHELL, Justice. The defendant contends inter alia that the trial court erred by excluding evidence tending to show that the crimes charged and another similar offense were committed by the same person — not the defendant. We agree and hold that the defendant is entitled to a new trial on the charges of first degree rape and first degree burglary. As no judgm…

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