England v. State

The issue presented in this appeal is whether evidence of extraneous offenses is admissible when: (1) the accused alleges entrapment as a defense, and (2) the extraneous offenses sought to be admitted occurred in the context of the previous relationship between the accused and the informant-law enforcement agent alleged to have used improper inducements on behalf of the police. From the conclusion reached by the majority to this question, I respectfully dissent.

Evidence inadmissible for one reason may be admissible for another. The State may not be able to introduce evidence of appellant’s…