Gonzales (Yadhir) v. State

95 Nev. 140, 142,

591 P.2d 250, 251-52

(1979) (reasoning that the identity exception is inappropriate where the crimes are only generally similar). Here, the similarities between the instant burglary and the other burglary were that they occurred within a month of each other, the front door at each home had pry damage on the door frame near the deadbolt and doorknob lock and each door had been forcibly pushed open, and some electronics and small items were stolen from the homes. Gonzales contends that there was nothing unique about the offenses, and we agree. At trial, a police officer who…