Although relevant, evidence may be excluded if its probative value is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice, confusion of the issues, or misleading the jury, or by considerations of undue delay, waste of time, or needless presentation of cumulative evidence.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 27-403
Rule 403. Exclusion of relevant evidence; reasons
Applied in 270 court decisions — leading case Johnson v. United States (1996)
Most recently applied in State v. White (March 2026)
Laws 1975, LB 279, § 13.
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