State v. Legere

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• concluding expert gang testimony was admissible to explain why the defendant would murder a man wearing a particular shirt
• explaining that evidence of street gang’s violent nature and general disregard for societal rules was probative of witness credibility “because it explained why some witnesses might be reluctant to cooperate”
• concluding expert gang testimony was relevant to the defendant’s intent and motive
• finding testimony explaining why some witnesses might fear retaliation and be reluctant to testify relevant to jury's assessment of witnesses' credibility
• “Evidence that a witness is afraid to testify or fears retaliation for testifying is relevant to the credibility of that witness.” (quotation and ellipsis omitted)
• “Knowledge of the witnesses’ fears of retaliation coupled with the understanding that such fears were common in cases of this nature would give the jury a basis to evaluate their credibility.”

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