CHAPTER 2 Prejudicial Evidence

• Jurisdiction: United States

CHAPTER 2 Prejudicial Evidence

I. Motion Authorities

A. Motion to Exclude Prejudicial Evidence

1. Suggested Motion Text
2. Motion Summary

a. Rule 403 Factors to Consider

3. Supporting Authorities
4. Opposing Authorities

a. Harmless Error

B. Motion to Exclude Evidence That Will Waste Court's Time

1. Suggested Motion Text
2. Motion Summary
3. Supporting Authorities
4. Opposing Authorities

C. Motion to Exclude Confusing or Misleading Evidence

1. Suggested Motion Text
2. Motion Summary
3. Supporting Authorities
4. Opposing Authorities

D. Motion to Exclude Evidence Used to Create an Emotional Bias

1. Suggested Motion Text
2. Motion Summary
3. Supporting Authorities

a. Exclusion of Evidence Intended to Inflame Jurors' Emotions

4. Opposing Authorities

E. Motion to Exclude or Limit Cumulative Evidence

1. Suggested Motion Text
2. Motion Summary
3. Supporting Authorities

a. Generally
b. Articles and Letters
c. Number of Witnesses
d. Photographs
e. Reports
f. Witness Testimony
g. Expert Testimony
h. Videotape Evidence
i. Deposition Testimony
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