United States v. Schaffer’s Empirical Analysis

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1 federal appellate · 4 state decisions

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1. “While we recognize that Rule 413 represents an exception to the general 'ban against propensity evidence,' we agree with every other court of appeals that has addressed this issue and hold that, in light of the safeguards provided by Rule 403, [ 14 ] Rule 413 on its face does not violate the Due Process Clause.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. State v. Williams · 240 Cal. Rptr. 3d 526 - People v. Phea

2. “[P]ropensity evidence may cause 'undue prejudice' to a defendant and, as a result, threaten his right to a fair trial. However, ... the protections provided in Rule 403... effectively mitigate the danger of unfair prejudice resulting from the admission of propensity evidence in sexual-assault cases.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. State v. Williams

3. “Rule 403 requires a district court to exclude relevant evidence if its probative value is substantially outweighed by a danger of ... unfair prejudice.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. State v. Williams