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Rule 414 — Similar crimes in child-molestation cases
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414(a)
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Permitted Uses.
In a court-martial proceeding in which an accused is charged with an act of child molestation, the military judge may admit evidence that the accused committed any other offense of child molestation. The evidence may be considered on any matter to which it is relevant.
Current text
Permitted Uses.
In a court-martial proceeding in which an accused is charged with an act of child molestation, the military judge may admit evidence that the accused committed any other offense of child molestation. The evidence may be considered on any matter to which it is relevant.
414(b)
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Disclosure to the Accused.
If the prosecution intends to offer this evidence, the prosecution must disclose it to the accused, including witnesses' statements or a summary of the expected testimony. The prosecution must do so at least 5 days prior to entry of pleas or at a later time that the military judge allows for good cause.
Current text
Disclosure to the Accused.
If the prosecution intends to offer this evidence, the prosecution must disclose it to the accused, including witnesses' statements or a summary of the expected testimony. The prosecution must do so at least 5 days prior to entry of pleas or at a later time that the military judge allows for good cause.
414(c)
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Effect on Other Rules.
This rule does not limit the admission or consideration of evidence under any other rule.
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Effect on Other Rules.
This rule does not limit the admission or consideration of evidence under any other rule.
414(d)
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Definitions.
As used in this rule:
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Definitions.
As used in this rule:
414(d)(1)
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"Child" means a person below the age of 16; and
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"Child" means a person below the age of 16; and
414(d)(2)
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"Child molestation" means an offense punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, or a crime under federal law or under state law (as "state" is defined in 18 U.S.C. 513), that involves:
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"Child molestation" means an offense punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, or a crime under federal law or under state law (as "state" is defined in 18 U.S.C. 513), that involves:
414(d)(2)(A)
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any conduct prohibited by Article 120 and committed with a child, or prohibited by Article 120b.
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any conduct prohibited by Article 120 and committed with a child, or prohibited by Article 120b.
414(d)(2)(B)
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any conduct prohibited by 18 U.S.C. chapter 109A and committed with a child;
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any conduct prohibited by 18 U.S.C. chapter 109A and committed with a child;
414(d)(2)(C)
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any conduct prohibited by 18 U.S.C. chapter 110;
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any conduct prohibited by 18 U.S.C. chapter 110;
414(d)(2)(D)
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contact between any part of the accused's body, or an object held or controlled by the accused, and a child's genitals or anus;
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contact between any part of the accused's body, or an object held or controlled by the accused, and a child's genitals or anus;
414(d)(2)(E)
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contact between the accused's genitals or anus and any part of a child's body;
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contact between the accused's genitals or anus and any part of a child's body;
414(d)(2)(F)
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contact with the aim of deriving sexual pleasure or gratification from inflicting death, bodily injury, or physical pain on a child; or
Current text
contact with the aim of deriving sexual pleasure or gratification from inflicting death, bodily injury, or physical pain on a child; or
414(d)(2)(G)
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an attempt or conspiracy to engage in conduct described in subdivisions (d)(2)(A)-(F).
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an attempt or conspiracy to engage in conduct described in subdivisions (d)(2)(A)-(F).
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