Lafayette v. State

OPINION

CRONE, Judge.

Otho L. Lafayette appeals his convictions for class A felony rape, class B felony criminal confinement, and class C felony intimidation, as well as his repeat sexual offender status. Lafayette contends that the trial court committed reversible error in admitting the testimony of a woman he attempted to rape in 1997. We agree and therefore reverse Lafayette’s convictions and remand for a new trial.

The facts most favorable to the convictions indicate that in July 2007, Gary resident C.E. met Lafayette at a gas station, and the two exchanged phone numbers. C.E. and Lafayette…