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.
Wis. Stat. § 904.03
Exclusion of relevant evidence on grounds of prejudice, confusion, or waste of time
Applied in 107 court decisions — leading case 2009 WI App 62 - Industrial Risk Insurers & Quad Graphics, Inc. v. American Engineering Testing, Inc. (2009)
Most recently applied in State v. Jovan T. Mull (April 2023)
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