Can other acts evidence be admissible in a federal criminal trial? If not, why is it not admissible? If so, when can it be admissible?

What will be an ideal response?


Student responses should reflect knowledge that such evidence cannot be used to prove the character of the person to show that the person acted in conformity with the others acts. However, students should recognize that other acts evidence is admissible to establish motive, opportunity, intent, and so on.

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A. fillicide B. matricide C. femicide D. infanticide

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. premeditation. b. wanton disregard. c. depraved heart. d. felony murder.

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