Moore v. State

Emmory Moore appeals his conviction and sentence for one count of armed kidnapping, one count of carjacking with a firearm, one count of burglary of a dwelling while armed, one count of robbery with a firearm, and one count of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

By way of background, Moore was charged and tried for his alleged involvement in a violent robbery and kidnapping. During Moore’s trial, the court admitted evidence of a collateral crime in order to rebut the defense’s argument of mistaken identity. Prior to admitting the evidence, the court…