Parker v. State

Charles Parker appeals his final judgment of conviction and sentence. We reverse Parker’s final judgment of conviction and sentence, and remand the case for a new trial because the trial court erroneously permitted the introduction of collateral crimes evidence which highly prejudiced Parker.

1. Factual Background

The State of Florida charged Parker with one count of possession with intent to sell marijuana, and one count of trafficking in cocaine. A jury found Parker guilty as charged in count one and guilty of possession of cocaine as a lesser included of trafficking in cocaine. The trial…