State v. Doppler

CROTHERS, Justice.

[¶ 1] Thomas Doppler appeals a district court judgment of conviction for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia after a jury trial. Doppler argues the district court abused its discretion by admitting evidence of Doppler’s prior felony convictions. We reverse and remand for a new trial, concluding Doppler’s substantial rights were affected by the improper admission of Doppler’s prior convictions.

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[¶ 2] Doppler’s apartment was searched on May 18, 2011. The search was supervised by Doppler’s probation officer and was conducted by Dickinson Police…