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State v. Atkins

Citations

  • 819 S.E.2d 28
  • 304 Ga. 413

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  • “The doctrine of chances relies on objective observations about the probability of events and their relative 27 frequency, and the improbability of multiple coincidences.”
  • prior conduct for which the defendant was acquitted is admissible in subsequent trial under OCGA § 24-4-404 (b)
  • exclusion of evidence under Rule 403 “is an extraordinary remedy which should be used only sparingly since it permits the trial court to exclude concededly probative evidence”

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Judges: Peterson

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