Weaver v. State

Mike Weaver appeals from his conviction in the circuit court of Calhoun County of the crime of burglarizing a store.

Because of the prejudicial admission of evidence which had no bearing on the guilt of Weaver, we reverse.

FACTS

The John M. Hardin Clothing Company, Incorporated, a family corporation located in Derma, and operated by John M. and Betty Hardin, was burglarized on the night of November 10, 1982, by prying open a locked door. Mrs. Hardin estimated $12,000 worth of merchandise had been stolen. Two witnesses saw a blue van parked near the store in the early morning hours of the night…