Goodwin v. State

OPINION

VAIDIK, Judge.

Case Summary

Chad Leroy Goodwin appeals his conviction for Armed Robbery as a Class B felony.1 Goodwin argues that numerous references during his trial to other misconduct deprived him of his right to a fair trial. Goodwin also argues that the Prosecution’s comments during closing argument deprived him of a fair trial. Because we conclude that introduction of improper character evidence in this case constituted fundamental error, we reverse Goodwin’s conviction and remand for a new trial.

Facts and Procedural History

On August 5, 2001, Goodwin expressed to a number of…