State v. Ellison

Justice Jim Rice delivered the Opinion of the Court.

***92¶1 Lionel Scott Ellison appeals his conviction of two counts of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence, and one count of impersonation of a public servant, after jury trial in the Thirteenth Judicial District Court, Yellowstone County. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for further proceedings consistent with this Opinion. We restate Ellison's issues on appeal as follows:

1. Did the District Court abuse its discretion by admitting evidence related to Ellison's prior acts?

2. Did Ellison's counsel render ineffective…