Carr v. State

STATON, Judge.

William N. Carr was convicted by jury of the crime of Theft. On appeal, he raises several errors. Because we reverse for a new trial, we will discuss only the prejudicial effect created by the admission of evidence that his residence was under police surveillance prior to the crime and his arrest.

The facts giving rise to this appeal are as follows: During the evening and early morning hours prior to the commission of the crime charged, the home of Carr's mother, Mrs. Kennedy (where Carr spent much of his time; testimony refers to this as his residence), was under police…