PER CURIAM.
Courtney Jones appeals his life sentences for first-degree murder and armed robbery with discharge of a firearm, claiming that the four references to his prior convictions during his trial require a new trial despite the curative instruction that was given. We agree, and reverse and remand for a new trial.
During trial, testimony adduced by the State informed the jury on four different occasions that Jones had a prior felony record. The statements...
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