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State v. Taylor

Citations

  • 399 S.C. 51
  • 731 S.E.2d 596

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  • reconsidering the similarities of bad act evidence to determine probative value and, subsequently, comparing this probative value to the danger of unfair prejudice
  • reconsidering the similarities of the prior bad act and the charged crime to ascertain total probative value and, subsequently, comparing this probative value to the danger of unfair prejudice
  • “We are cognizant of the prejudicial effect of admitting evidence of [bad acts] based upon the degree of similarity with the charged crime.”
  • weighing probative value against the danger of unfair prejudice

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Judges: Geathers, Lockemy, Williams

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