The court is discussing the limits of testimony from a witness regarding the injuries of a victim, w...
The court is discussing the limits of testimony from a witness regarding the injuries of a victim, weighing the need for the jury to understand the nature of the injuries against the risk of prejudice or sympathy. The court rules that while some testimony is allowed, graphic descriptions will be limited to avoid cumulativeness and prejudice. The prosecution is instructed to carefully craft its questions to stay within these boundaries.
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The court is discussing the limits of testimony from a witness regarding the injuries of a victim, weighing the need for the jury to understand the nature of the injuries against the risk of prejudice or sympathy. The court rules that while some testimony is allowed, graphic descriptions will be limited to avoid cumulativeness and prejudice. The prosecution is instructed to carefully craft its questions to stay within these boundaries.
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