United States v. Lawrence W. Kerley

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• refusal of trial judge to give requested instruction must be considered in light of jury charge as a whole, evidence presented, and arguments of counsel
• no abuse of discretion in barring cross-examination on a prior acquittal because an acquittal does not demonstrate innocence, and because the probative value of the evidence was outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice or confusion

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