Crumbie v. State

CLARK, J.,

dissent.

I disagree with the majority and would reverse the conviction.

Relevant evidence is inadmissible if its probative value is substantially outweighed *896by the danger of unfair prejudice. § 90.403, Fla. Stat. Evidence of prior crimes is inadmissible where its sole relevancy is to attack the character of the defendant or to show the defendant’s propensity to commit a crime. State v. Vazquez, 419 So.2d 1088 (Fla.1982).

The decision of whether probative value is outweighed by prejudice is a judgment call for the trial court and will be upheld absent an abuse of discretion. Because the…