Prejudicial Evidence

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What is Prejudicial Evidence?

Evidence that has a tendency to unduly influence the fact-finder to decide a matter on an improper basis. The court may exclude relevant evidence if its probative value is substantially outweighed by its likely prejudicial effect.

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