19-12-5.   (Rule 404(b)) Evidence of other acts generally inadmissible--Exceptions. Evidence of other crimes, wrongs, or acts is not admissible to prove the character of a person in order to show that he acted in conformity therewith. It may, however, be admissible for other purposes, such as proof of motive, opportunity, intent, preparation, plan, knowledge, identity, or absence of mistake or accident.

Source: Supreme Court Rule 78-2, Rule 404 (b).

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