State v. Page

OPINION

CRIPPEN, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of aggravated robbery, second degree assault, third degree assault, and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. He appeals, claiming the trial court improperly admitted evidence against him and allowed improper conduct by the prosecutor. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

FACTS

Norman Malterud and appellant Barry Page lived near one another in Minneapolis. The two became acquainted, although there is no indication that they became close friends.

At around 11 p.m. on March 10, 1985, appellant entered Malterud’s apartment building, which is protected…