§ 1-16 Evidence of Other Crimes

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§ 1-16 Evidence of Other Crimes

In regard to evidence of other crimes, this evidence is limited to consideration by you as it relates to:

1. Motive for the offenses charged in this case;
2. Intent in regard to the commission of the offenses charged in this case;
3. Absence of mistake or accident in reference to the offenses charged in this case;
4. A common scheme or plan embracing the commission of two or more crimes so related to each other that proof of one tends to establish the others; or
5. The identity of the person charged with the commission of the crime on trial.

The evidence is limited to those purposes and uses. This evidence can NOT be used for any other purpose. This type of evidence must NOT be considered in any other fashion.

State v. Cutro, 365 S.C. 366, 618 S.E.2d 890 (2005); State v. Dickerson, 341 S.C. 391, 535 S.E.2d 119 (2000); State v. Peake, 302 S.C. 378, 396 S.E.2d 362 (1990); State v. Bell, 302 S.C. 18, 393 S.E.2d 364 (1990); State v.

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