Rule 404(b): Proper Purpose Other than Propensity

Published for NC Criminal Law on May 07, 2013.

Rule 404(b) is a rule of inclusion subject to one exception: the evidence must be excluded if its only probative value is to show that the defendant had the propensity or disposition to commit the charged offense. Evidence of other crimes, wrongs, or acts is admissible, however, for other purposes. In this post, my third ... Read more

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