State v. Taylor

Edwin Mack Taylor (hereinafter “Mr. Taylor”) appeals his convictions for two counts of breaking and entering, one count of grand larceny, and one count of petit larceny1 in the Circuit Court of Mineral County.2 After having read the briefs, reviewed the record, and heard oral argument, we find that the circuit court violated W. Va. R. Evid. 404(b) by allowing evidence whose prejudicial effect substantially outweighed its probative value. Thus, we reverse Mr. Taylor’s conviction and remand this ease for a new trial.

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FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Mi*. Taylor was indicted for the breaking and…