State v. Sweat

ANDERSON, J.:

Johnny Phillip Sweat (Sweat) appeals his convictions of first-degree burglary, assault and battery with intent to kill, and three counts of assault of a high and aggravated nature. Sweat contends the trial judge erred in admitting evidence of a prior bad act of domestic abuse. We affirm.

FACTUAL/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Robin Sweat (Robin) and Sweat lived together for approximately nine years and had two children together. Although they had participated in a marriage ceremony, Robin discovered that Sweat was still married to a previous wife, and, therefore, Robin and Sweat were not…