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U.S. v. Burns, 53 M.J. 42

Decided May 18, 2000 · No. 99-0474/AF · 2000 Term · Opinion (PDF)

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Core Criminal Law Subjects: Evidence: Relevance

  1. photograph of a condom discovered in appellant’s bedroom following an alleged rape was logically and legally relevant, and the probative value was not substantially outweighed by any danger of unfair prejudice; this evidence presents a backdrop that is probative of what happened, and would not invoke passions or lead to an erroneous finding
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