When Evidence Is Relevant for One Issue in a Trial

question 10

Multiple Choice

When evidence is relevant for one issue in a trial but is prejudicial and excluded from evidence for other purposes:

• A) It poses a risk that the jury might be unable to limit evidence to the proper purpose
• B) A judge has the option of excluding the evidence or issuing a limiting instruction
• C) It is an acceptable practice under the Federal Rules of Evidence
• D) All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Evolve

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Tetrapods

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