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U.S. v. Millard, No. 96-3749 (8th Cir.) (139 F.3d 1200) (March 30, 1998) (Judge John R. Gibson)

Some examples of the prejudicial effect on jurors on hearing evidence of past crimes.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK - A medley of thoughts on the inherent dangers of letting the jury hear evidence of past convictions.

"The law of evidence places barriers between the jury and a defendant's prior crimes ...

 

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