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p. 22-38 discuss the use of 404(b) “other acts” evidence and why evidence of drug possession is not relevant to intent to distribute drugs. The brief goes on to outline research demonstrating that such “other acts” evidence is highly likely to improperly prejudice the jury in a way that cannot be cured by a limiting instruction.

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Categories: Character Evidence, Evidence, Juries, Juror Psychology, Jury Instructions, Testimony about Drugs, Witnesses
Author: 11th Cir., National