Clinton v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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4 state decisions

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1. ““Appellants argue that the introduction of this testimony is erroneous since it tends to prove commission of another crime, that being possession of dangerous drugs, to-wit: Amphetamines. However, this contention must fail since this evidence is admissible as part of the res gestae. Appellants gained possession of the drug substance during commission of the crime charged. Hence, the following general rule expressed by our Supreme Court in Kiefer v. State (1960), 241 Ind. 176 , 169 N.E.2d 723 , is applicable: ‘Evidence of another and distinct crime is admissible where it was committed as part of the same transaction. . . . The res gestae is not confined to the act charged, but includes acts, statements, occurrences and circumstances which are substantially contemporaneous with the main fact.’ ” (Footnote omitted.) 305 N.E.2d at 899 .”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 161 Ind. App. 371 - Francis v. State