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Similar Fact evidence
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Similar Fact evidence is evidence of the accused's disposition to think, feel or act certain way. It is also known as evidence of accused persons disposition. Generally it has subject to an exclusionary rule of inadmissibility since the beginning of the nineteenth century but may be admitted in criminal proceedings as evidence of accused persons guilt. Similar fact evidence may also be introduced in civil proceedings. Any evidence that is admitted could have a prejudicial effect on the jury. If it is prejudicial this could obviously mean that the jury may decide the case on something that is not a fact. The case should be decided on matters and issues of facts that are put to them; any evidence that could prejudice the jury may cause them to decide the case on non-fact. For example the jury may place more importance on the similar fact evidence than they should or attach...
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