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Rule 410. Inadmissibility of Pleas, Plea Discussions, and Related Statements

FEDERAL RULES OF EVIDENCE

ARTICLE IV. RELEVANCY AND ITS LIMITS 


Rule 414. Evidence of Similar Crimes in Child Molestation
Cases

(a) In a criminal case in which the defendant is accused of an offense of
child molestation, evidence of the defendant's commission of another
offense or offenses of child molestation is admissible, and may be
considered for its bearing on any matter to which it is relevant.

(b) In a case in which the Government intends to offer evidence under this
rule, the attorney for the Government shall disclose the evidence to the
defendant, including statements of witnesses or a summary of the
substance of any testimony that is expected to be offered, at least fifteen
days before the scheduled date of trial or at such later time as the court
may allow for good cause.

(c) This rule shall not be construed to limit the admission or consideration of
evidence under any other rule.

(d) For purposes of this rule and Rule 415 , "child" means a person below
the age of fourteen, and "offense of child molestation" means a crime under
Federal law or the law of a State (as defined in section 513 of title 18,
United States Code) that involved--

(1) any conduct proscribed by chapter 109A of title 18, United States Code,
that was committed in relation to a child;

(2) any conduct proscribed by chapter 110 of title 18, United States Code;

(3) contact between any part of the defendant's body or an object and the
genitals or anus of a child;

(4) contact between the genitals or anus of the defendant and any part of
the body of a child;

(5) deriving sexual pleasure or gratification from the infliction of death,
bodily injury, or physical pain on a child; or

(6) an attempt or conspiracy to engage in conduct described in paragraphs
(1)-(5).

Federal Rules of Evidence: Rule 414. Evidence of Similar Crimes in Child Molestation Cases: NOTES
 


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Rule 410. Inadmissibility of Pleas, Plea Discussions, and Related Statements-LII

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Federal Rules of Evidence: Rule 413: Notes

 

 

Federal Rules of Evidence: Rule 414. Evidence of Similar Crimes in Child Molestation Cases