Ward v. State

The appellant raises three issues pertaining to his conviction and sentence for fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement and driving without a valid license. Evidence of an uncharged collateral crime concerning a shooting became a major feature of the trial — including admission of a projectile and bullet casing. Because the unnecessary and detailed evidence regarding the shooting unduly prejudiced the defendant, we must reverse and remand for a new trial.

Nixon Ward was tried before a jury for charges of fleeing and eluding and driving without a valid driver’s license for events that…