State v. Scott

Darren Gerome Scott (Appellant) appeals his convictions of three counts of a lewd act upon a child and one count of second degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor. Appellant argues the trial court improperly admitted evidence of prior abuse allegations (bad act evidence) against Appellant to show the existence of a common scheme or plan. Specifically, Appellant argues the proffered testimony was: (1) not sufficiently similar to the crimes charged; and (2) too remote and, thus, the probative value was substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice. We disagree and affirm.

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