BLACKWELL v. the STATE.

McFadden, Chief Judge.

After a jury trial, Chris A. Blackwell was convicted of armed robbery, of multiple counts of aggravated assault, of making terroristic threats, and of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Among other claims, Blackwell argues that the trial court erred in allowing the state to present character evidence in the form of his prior arrest for armed robbery. We agree that this was harmful error, so we reverse. Because the evidence authorized Blackwell's convictions, he may be retried. We do not reach Blackwell's other claims of error.

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