Beaussicot v. State

Bonhomme Beaussicot appeals his conviction and sentence for sexual battery with a deadly weapon and false imprisonment. The trial court permitted the State to introduce Williams1 rule evidence, through the testimony of M.C., in the M.B. trial for the purpose of showing appellant’s alleged common plan or scheme and to rebut his defense of consent. We hold that this was error and reverse and remand for a new trial.

The M.B. incident

The charges stemmed from an incident involving appellant and M.B., the alleged victim. At trial, M.B. testified that on the night of the incident, she left work at…