Explore 8 court opinions on Motive Opportunity And Intent As Exceptions To Character Evidence Rule. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible for Motive, Opportunity, Intent
People v. Harzan, decided by California Court of Appeal on April 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Harzan, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly w...
Prior bad acts evidence admissible to show motive, opportunity, and intent.
Jeremy Dwayne Parker v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Jeremy Dwayne Parker, appealed his conviction for...
Ohio Court Affirms Domestic Violence Conviction Based on Excited Utterance
State v. Wa Tenza, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on January 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of domestic violence. On appeal, the defendant argued that the...
Prior bad acts evidence admissible to prove motive, intent, and identity.
People v. Craig, decided by California Court of Appeal on January 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Craig, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly w...
Prior Bad Acts Evidence Admissible; Manslaughter Instruction Properly Denied
People v. Mills, decided by California Court of Appeal on September 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Mills, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly ...
Prior Bad Acts Evidence Admissible for Motive and Identity
People v. Torres, decided by California Court of Appeal on July 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Torres, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly we...
Prior bad acts evidence admissible; manslaughter instruction not warranted
People v. Miller, decided by California Court of Appeal on June 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Miller, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly we...
Prior Bad Acts Evidence Admissible; Manslaughter Instruction Properly Denied
People v. Wilson, decided by California Court of Appeal on June 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Wilson, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly wea...