Aligah v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. “We will not reverse a trial court’s admission of evidence of other crimes or bad acts unless an abuse of discretion is clearly shown. State v. Ture, 353 N.W.2d 502, 515 (Minn.1984); State v. Johnson, 256 N.W.2d 280, 286 (Minn.1977). However, we have noted that in order for such evidence to be admissible the trial court must determine that there is “clear and convincing” evidence that the defendant participated in the crimes or bad acts sought to be admitted. State v. Billstrom, 276 Minn. 174, 179 , 149 N.W.2d 281, 285 (1967). The court must also determine that the evidence of prior crimes or bad acts is “relevant and material to the state’s case.” State v. Morrison, 310 N.W.2d 135, 137 (Minn.1981). In addition, it must rule that the probative value of the evidence outweighs any potential for “unfair prejudice.” State v. Bolts, 288 N.W.2d 718, 719 (Minn.1980).”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. Rothering