W. G. C. v. State

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

The appellant, a 14-year-old juvenile, was adjudicated a delinquent child. The petition alleged that the appellant was delinquent in that he committed acts constituting the offenses of “burglary,” “armed robbery,” and “aggravated assault.” On appeal, he contends the juvenile court erred by admitting evidence of other criminal acts and an extrajudicial statement which he made while in police custody. Held:

1. “Generally, evidence of other criminal acts by a defendant is inadmissible because it tends to place the defendant’s character in issue. Walraven v. State, 250…