State v. Lockner

Defendant appeals from his convictions for assault and burglary. He contends that the trial court erred (1) in denying his pretrial motion to exclude evidence that he was a member of a motorcycle club that advocated white supremacy and (2) in overruling his objection to evidence that he had threatened to kill his former wife and that she had filed criminal charges against him. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

Arthur Valenzuela testified that he was in his home when he heard two voices at the door shouting, “Open up.” Defendant and a companion, Ward, then kicked in the door, entered the…