State v. Doughman

SCOTT, Justice.

This appeal stems from the conviction of Kurt Dean Doughman of attempted assault in the first degree, attempted arson in the third degree and unlawful possession of explosives. The Minnesota Court of Appeals reversed the conviction and remanded for a new trial, holding that the trial court erred in admitting certain Spreigl evidence. The state seeks further review of the appellate court’s decision. We affirm.

At approximately 9:00 a.m. on February 16, 1984, Officer Steven Kovacic of the Itasca County Sheriff’s Department was summoned to the home of Clarence Carlton in rural…