State v. Johnson, 06ca650 (5-2-2007)

DECISION AND JUDGMENT ENTRY

{¶ 1} Wesley D. Johnson appeals his aggravated burglary and felonious assault convictions and sentences in the Vinton County Common Pleas Court. On appeal, Johnson first contends that the trial court abused it discretion when it allowed the State to introduce evidence of a prior bad act, i.e., the sale of cocaine to the victim. Because we find the prior bad act testimony relevant to show motive and because the probative value of such evidence outweighs any prejudice to Johnson, we disagree. Johnson next contends that insufficient evidence supports the jury's…