State v. Allen

OPINION

WOOD, Chief Judge.

Defendant appeals his convictions of kidnapping, criminal sexual penetration in the second degree and armed robbery. The sufficiency of the evidence is not challenged. The issues involve: (1) admission of a collateral offense; and (2) pretrial admission of evidence.

Admission of Collateral Offense

Evidence Rule 404(b) authorizes the admission of other crimes, acts and wrongs to prove, among other things, identity. “Whenever the proof of another act or crime tends to prove the guilt of the person on trial, it is admissible, notwithstanding the consequences to the…