U.S. v. Abel, No. 83-935 (U.S. Supreme Court) (469 U.S. 45; 105 S.Ct. 465) (December 10, 1984) (Justice Rehnquist)
In this case, the Supreme Court held that gang affiliation evidence was admissible at trial when relevant to a material issue. The Court concluded that the evidence at issue here was relevant to show bias.
The defendant and two accomplices were indicted for robbery. Both of the accomplices pled guilty ...
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