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Definition: Evidence of other crimes, wrongs, or acts committed by the defendant. Inadmissible to prove character, but may be admitted to prove motive, opportunity, intent, preparation, plan, knowledge, identity, or absence of mistake (the "Williams Rule").
Category: Evidence · Statute: F.S. 90.404(2) · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Prior Bad Acts (Williams Rule) in Florida
Evidence of other crimes, wrongs, or acts committed by the defendant. Inadmissible to prove character, but may be admitted to prove motive, opportunity, intent, preparation, plan, knowledge, identity, or absence of mistake (the "Williams Rule").
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