State v. Wolff

Frank Wolff appeals from a judgment of conviction and sentence and an order denying his postconviction motions. Following a jury trial, Wolff was convicted of arson to property other than a building contrary to sec. 943.03, Stats., and acquitted of arson to a building contrary to sec. 943.02, Stats. He was sentenced to two years (stayed) and placed on probation for four years.

He raises two issues on appeal. First, he argues that the trial court erred by admitting "other acts" evidence over his objection and by not performing the necessary balancing test under sec. 904.04(2), Stats. Second, he…