Section 23.31 Photographs

• Library: Criminal Practice 2012 Supp

B. (§23.31) Photographs

Photographs that tend to corroborate testimony of witnesses, to assist the jury in understanding the facts and the testimony of witnesses, or to prove an element in the case are admissible. State v. Isa, 850 S.W.2d 876, 890–91 (Mo. banc 1993). Trial courts have broad discretion in admitting photographs. State v. Mease, 842 S.W.2d 98, 108 (Mo. banc 1992), cert. denied, 508 U.S. 918 (1993). The test to be applied is whether the prejudicial effect outweighs the probative value. State...