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inclusionary-approach rule

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A quick definition of inclusionary-approach rule:

The inclusionary-approach rule is a principle in law that allows evidence of a past crime or wrongdoing to be used in court for any purpose other than to show that the defendant is likely to commit a crime. This evidence can only be used if it is relevant to the case and its value outweighs any negative impact it may have on the defendant's case.

A more thorough explanation:

The inclusionary-approach rule is a principle in law that allows evidence of a prior crime, wrong, or act to be admissible for any purpose other than to show a defendant's criminal propensity. This means that the evidence can be used to prove something else that is relevant to the case, as long as its probative value outweighs its prejudicial effect.

For example, if a defendant is on trial for robbery, evidence of a prior conviction for theft may be admissible to show the defendant's motive or intent. However, the evidence cannot be used to show that the defendant is a "bad person" who is likely to commit crimes.

Another example is if a defendant is on trial for assault, evidence of prior violent behavior may be admissible to show the defendant's propensity for violence, but only if it is relevant to the case and its probative value outweighs its prejudicial effect.

The inclusionary-approach rule is important because it allows relevant evidence to be presented in court, while also protecting defendants from being unfairly judged based on their past actions.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
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Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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