State v. Eison

¶ 1. Winston B. Eison appeals from a judgment of conviction and an order denying his motion for a new trial based on Eison's claim that "other acts" evidence was erroneously admitted concerning his arrest and his conduct related thereto, and that testimony by his former wife was admitted in violation of the marital privilege codified in Wis. Stat. § 905.05 (2009-10).1 We agree with Eison, and the State's concession, that the evidence concerning his arrest and his related conduct was improperly offered by the State, but we conclude that the error was harmless. We also conclude that most of the…