State v. Stokes

[¶1.] Nathan Stokes appeals from convictions of simple assault and intentional damage to property. He argues that the trial court erred in admitting purported business records (a text-message log). We reverse and remand for a new trial.

Facts and Procedural History

[¶2.] Nathan Stokes is the ex-boyfriend of Lyndsey Braunesreither. The two met on Facebook and became involved in an on-and-off relationship for roughly four years. Stokes lived with Braunesreither in Sioux Falls from January 2014 to August or September 2014. They then dated casually until June or July 2015. They broke up at the end…