People v. Alexis

Opinion by

Judge PIERCE.

Defendant, Michael Dwain Alexis, appeals from a judgment of conviction entered upon a jury verdict finding him guilty of felony murder, second degree burglary, aggravated robbery, and theft. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

I

During trial, the prosecution and the defense entered into a stipulation that was presented to the jury. It provides as follows:

“On October 13, 1985, Louis Joe Reaves told Mr. LaCabe that he was involved in the commission of [a burglary in which the murder weapon was stolen] on August 31, 1984.

“Mr. Reaves stated that he took three (3) handguns:…