Gartner v. State

Timothy Gartner appeals his judgment and sentence for robbery with a deadly weapon, contending that the trial court erred in permitting the State to introduce “Williams Rule” 1 evidence regarding his alleged commission of two other robberies. We agree.

Gartner was charged with the robbery of an employee of the Spring Hill Lock & Key store on December 19, 2007. Prior to trial, the State filed a notice of intent to offer evidence of other crimes, wrongs or acts; specifically, that Gartner had robbed a convenience store on December 17, 2007 and a hair salon on December 18, 2007. After a pretrial…