People v. Kruse

Opinion by

Judge SMITH.

The defendant, Brian Scott Kruse, appeals the judgment of conviction entered on a jury verdict finding him guilty of first degree assault, first degree criminal trespass, and crime of violence. We reverse and remand with directions.

Based on an informant’s tip, the defendant was arrested and charged by information with the crimes here at issue. Following his arrest, the defendant confessed that early one morning he and a friend had entered numerous cars in and around his apartment and removed cassette tapes and *549money. The defendant further confessed to stabbing the victim…