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Criminal Procedure

Pepperdine Law Review

2013

Admissibility

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Understanding Admissibility Of Prior Bad Acts: A Diagrammatic Approach, William Roth Feb 2013

Understanding Admissibility Of Prior Bad Acts: A Diagrammatic Approach, William Roth

Pepperdine Law Review

One of the most misunderstood areas of evidence in criminal cases is the admissibility of a defendant's prior bad acts. This article discusses both the practical and theoretical perspectives of prior bad acts and presents a diagram of the different admissibility theories. This visual aid is a great step forward in simplifying this problematic area.