Character Evidence

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• United States v. Birns
  395 F.2d 943· 6th Cir.· 1968-05-09 ·cited 16×·via Rule Against Character Evidence
• McCOWAN v. United States
  376 F.2d 122· 9th Cir.· 1967-04-04 ·cited 16×·via Cross-Examination Of Character Witnesses
  The court held that the evidence was sufficient to support the jury's verdict on both counts of mail fraud and obstruction of correspondence, and that the trial court did not err in its rulings regarding prosecutorial conduct or the superseding indictment.
• Coggins v. State
  101 So. 2d 400· Fla. 3d DCA· 1958-03-13 ·cited 16×
  Walter Coggins, a 20-year-old service member, was convicted of first-degree murder after stabbing a man during a drinking incident in Miami. The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed his conviction and life sentence, rejecting claims that intoxication prevented premeditation,
• Kauz v. United States
  188 F.2d 9· 5th Cir.· 1951-04-05 ·cited 16×·via Admissibility Of Character Evidence
  The court held that the evidence was sufficient to sustain the conviction for concealment, possession, and transportation of non-tax paid distilled spirits, and that the admission of evidence regarding the reputation of government witnesses was harmless error.
• Springer v. United States
  148 F.2d 411· 9th Cir.· 1945-03-21 ·cited 16×·via Admissibility Of Character Evidence
• Hinson v. State
  59 Fla. 20· Fla.· 1910-01-01 ·cited 16×
  H. F. Hinson was convicted of grand larceny in Duval County and appealed, arguing that the trial court improperly excluded character witness testimony regarding his reputation for honesty and integrity. The Florida Supreme Court reversed, holding that witnesses with sufficient co
• McDuffee v. State
  55 Fla. 125· Fla.· 1908-01-01 ·cited 16×
  Charles McDuffee was convicted of armed robbery in Escambia County and sentenced to twelve years imprisonment. On writ of error, the Florida Supreme Court reviewed multiple assignments of error regarding jury instructions, evidentiary rulings, and trial procedure, ultimately affi
• Pantoja v. State
  990 So. 2d 626· Fla. 1st DCA· 2008-09-04 ·cited 15×
  Juan Pantoja appeals his conviction for sexual battery and lewd or lascivious molestation, challenging the trial court's exclusion of evidence that the victim had previously made a false accusation of sexual abuse against her uncle. The First District Court of Appeal affirms, hol
• Billie v. State
  863 So. 2d 323· Fla. 3d DCA· 2003-07-30 ·cited 15×·via Bad Character Evidence
  Kirk Douglas Billie, a Miccosukee Indian, was convicted of two counts of Second Degree Murder for driving a vehicle containing his two sleeping children into a canal. The appellate court reversed and remanded for a new trial, finding that the trial court improperly admitted Willi
• Robertson v. State
  780 So. 2d 106· Fla. 3d DCA· 2001-03-28 ·cited 15×
  Floyd Thomas Robertson appeals his second-degree murder conviction for shooting his girlfriend Maria Nelson. The trial court admitted testimony from Robertson's ex-wife about a prior incident where Robertson threatened her with a gun, which Robertson argues was erroneous. The app
• United States v. Hines
  955 F.2d 1449· 11th Cir.· 1992-03-17 ·cited 15×
  The Eleventh Circuit reversed the convictions of Luke K. Hines and Fred Crenshaw III for aggravated sexual assault and aiding and abetting. The court held that while the district court did not err in its jury instructions regarding consent or in allowing testimony about aliases,
• Moorhead v. Mitsubishi Aircraft Int'l, Inc.
  828 F.2d 278· 5th Cir.· 1987-09-29 ·cited 15×
  The court held that the district court's finding of no negligence by the FAA weather briefer was not clearly erroneous, but reversed one finding of pilot negligence and remanded for reconsideration of damages for mental anguish due to a change in Texas law.
• United States v. Smalley
  754 F.2d 944· 11th Cir.· 1985-03-08 ·cited 15×
  The court held that the joinder of offenses was proper, the extortion counts were not multiplicitous, and the trial judge's comments and the use of impeachment evidence did not constitute reversible error.
• Rafuse v. State
  215 So. 2d 71· Fla. 1st DCA· 1968-10-15 ·cited 15×
  The court held that testimony of the deceased's isolated prior violent acts is inadmissible to prove self-defense, as it does not establish character or reputation.
• Malvin Kite v. State
  126 Fla. 77· Fla.· 1936-10-31 ·cited 15×·via Admissibility Of Character Evidence
  The appellate court affirmed a conviction for assault with intent to rape, finding no reversible error in the trial court's rulings on witness examination and jury instructions. The court also confirmed that a defendant can be convicted of a lesser included offense like assault w
• Popps v. State
  120 Fla. 387· Fla.· 1935-07-08 ·cited 15×
  The Supreme Court of Florida affirmed a conviction for manslaughter, holding that the evidence supported a finding of unlawful homicide, even if it didn't precisely match manslaughter, and that the defendant's actions provoked the confrontation. The court also addressed evidentia
• Fike v. State
  4 So. 3d 734· Fla. 5th DCA· 2009-02-27 ·cited 14×·via Bad Character Evidence
  Kyle Fike was convicted of sexual battery and lewd molestation of his 11-year-old daughter based primarily on her testimony. The Florida appellate court reversed and remanded for a new trial, finding that the trial court erroneously admitted prior bad acts evidence (testimony fro
• Lawrence v. State
  766 So. 2d 250· Fla. 4th DCA· 2000-02-09 ·cited 14×
  Larry Lawrence was convicted of purchasing cocaine based on testimony from undercover officers, but the Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal reversed because the trial court improperly admitted evidence about generalized patterns of drug dealer behavior unrelated to Lawrence's
• Bush v. State
  690 So. 2d 670· Fla. 1st DCA· 1997-03-25 ·cited 14×
  Annie Bush was convicted of grand theft and drug paraphernalia possession. The First District Court of Appeal reversed the grand theft conviction due to the trial court's admission of extensive collateral crime evidence that became an overwhelming feature of the trial, but affirm
• United States v. Diaz
  961 F.2d 1417· 9th Cir.· 1992-04-15 ·cited 14×
  The court held that the government's comment on the defendant's post-arrest silence was permissible because it highlighted an inconsistency with his trial testimony, and the exclusion of one character witness's testimony was harmless error.
• United States v. Hill
  953 F.2d 452· 9th Cir.· 1991-06-24 ·cited 14×
  The court held that the admission of testimony regarding the defendant's prior cocaine use was reversible error because it constituted inadmissible character evidence under Federal Rule of Evidence 404(b) and was not harmless error.
• United States v. Vinton Bedonie and Thomas Cly
  913 F.2d 782· 10th Cir.· 1990-08-24 ·cited 14×
  The court held that the federal arson statute (18 U.S.C. § 81) includes motor vehicles and that the district court had jurisdiction to try the defendants for arson-murder under federal law, even though the indictment did not specifically reference § 81. The court also found no pl
• United States v. Rivera Constr. Co. Appeal of Rivera Constr. Co., Inc.
  863 F.2d 293· 3d Cir.· 1988-12-15 ·cited 14×
  The court held that the district court adequately placed the reasons for granting a continuance on the record, satisfying the Speedy Trial Act, and that the appellate court lacked jurisdiction to review the appointment of a receiver due to an insufficient notice of appeal.
• United States v. Touloumis
  771 F.2d 235· 7th Cir.· 1985-08-19 ·cited 14×
  The court held that there was sufficient evidence to support the conviction and that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in admitting certain evidence or in its jury instructions.
• Ewing v. Winans
  749 F.2d 607· 10th Cir.· 1984-11-30 ·cited 14×
  The court held that the admission of a witness's deposition did not violate the defendant's Sixth Amendment confrontation rights, and the exclusion of the victim's old prior convictions was not an abuse of discretion.
• Michaels v. State
  429 So. 2d 338· Fla. 2d DCA· 1983-03-04 ·cited 14×·via Cross-Examination Of Character Witnesses
  Michael Michaels was convicted of manslaughter for killing David Traas by punching him twice. The Florida District Court of Appeal reversed the conviction due to three significant trial errors: improper cross-examination questions about post-crime violence, admission of evidence
• Bates v. State
  422 So. 2d 1033· Fla. 3d DCA· 1982-11-30 ·cited 14×
  Edward Bates appeals his conviction for sexual battery after the trial court improperly admitted hearsay testimony about a statement he allegedly made regarding prior imprisonment. The court held that admission of character-attacking hearsay without the defendant putting his char
• United States v. Desmond
  670 F.2d 414· 3d Cir.· 1982-01-19 ·cited 14×
  The dissenting judge believes the court should exercise its supervisory power to prohibit special verdicts in criminal cases, except when requested by the defendant for cause shown.
• Fasenmyer v. State
  383 So. 2d 706· Fla. 1st DCA· 1980-05-01 ·cited 14×
  Fasenmyer appeals his convictions for breaking and entering with intent to commit a felony, grand larceny, and use of a firearm in commission of a felony. The appellate court reverses and remands for a new trial based on two trial court errors: admission of irrelevant testimony a
• United States v. Johnson
  610 F.2d 194· 4th Cir.· 1979-12-06 ·cited 14×
  The court held that a co-defendant's testimony about other crimes, elicited by defense counsel and followed by a strong curative instruction, did not constitute reversible error.
• Campos v. State
  366 So. 2d 782· Fla. 3d DCA· 1978-12-19 ·cited 14×
  Jose Miguel Campos was convicted of second-degree murder in the shooting death of Jose Perez and sentenced to life imprisonment. The Florida appellate court reversed his conviction, finding that the trial court erred in excluding two critical defense witnesses whose testimony was
• United States v. Med. Therapy Scis., Inc.
  583 F.2d 36· 2d Cir.· 1978-08-02 ·cited 14×
  The court held that the trial judge did not err in admitting character evidence to support a witness's credibility after the defense's cross-examination attacked her veracity, and that the conspiracy and perjury convictions were supported by sufficient evidence.
• United States v. Larson
  526 F.2d 256· 5th Cir.· 1976-01-22 ·cited 14×·via Bad Character Evidence
  The court held that the admission of certain testimony and the denial of severance motions were not erroneous, affirming the convictions.
• Marion v. State
  283 So. 2d 53· Fla. 4th DCA· 1973-09-07 ·cited 14×
  Florida appellate court reversed a robbery conviction because evidence of a prior similar robbery was improperly admitted under the Williams test, as the State failed to establish relevance beyond mere propensity.
• United States v. FOX
  473 F.2d 131· D.C. Cir.· 1972-11-14 ·cited 14×
  The court held that the trial court erred by allowing cross-examination of a defense character witness about the defendant's arrest for rape, as this was irrelevant to the character trait of veracity and not harmless error. The court reversed the conviction.
• United States v. Kraude
  467 F.2d 37· 9th Cir.· 1972-08-21 ·cited 14×·via Cross-Examination Of Character Witnesses
  The court held that the appellant's conviction for violating 18 U.S.C. § 1001 was supported by sufficient evidence and that procedural errors were either waived or harmless.
• United States v. Wells
  437 F.2d 1144· 6th Cir.· 1971-02-08 ·cited 14×
  The court held that the trial judge did not err in allowing cross-examination of character witnesses with indictments, denying a motion to suppress evidence from an illegal search, or admitting an oral confession.
• United States v. Wooden
  420 F.2d 251· D.C. Cir.· 1969-11-28 ·cited 14×
  The court held that cross-examination concerning a defendant's prior convictions for drunkenness is impermissible when it is irrelevant to the reputation the defendant seeks to establish and serves only to prejudice the defendant.
• Gandy v. United States
  386 F.2d 516· 5th Cir.· 1967-12-11 ·cited 14×
  The court held that the prosecutor's arguments and cross-examination questions, despite some improprieties in form, did not constitute reversible error given the context and jury instructions.
• Hiller Arthur Hayes v. United States
  367 F.2d 216· 10th Cir.· 1966-10-19 ·cited 14×
  The court held that the trial court did not err in its rulings regarding jurisdiction, admission of evidence, autopsy testimony, or restriction of character evidence, affirming the conviction.
• Gov't of the Virgin Islands v. Stanford Oliver
  360 F.2d 297· 3d Cir.· 1966-05-13 ·cited 14×·via Rule Against Character Evidence
  The court held that the prosecutor's reference to the defendant's prior crimes in his opening statement constituted prejudicial error, which was not cured by a jury instruction.
• State of Fla. ex rel. The Fla. BAR v. H.E. Oxford
  127 So. 2d 107· Fla.· 1960-11-30 ·cited 14×
  The Florida Supreme Court reviewed disciplinary charges against attorney H.E. Oxford brought by The Florida Bar, involving alleged misconduct in divorce practice including false pleadings, unauthorized use of names, and perjury. The court exonerated Oxford of the serious charges
• Snead v. United States
  217 F.2d 912· 4th Cir.· 1954-12-10 ·cited 14×
  The court held that admitting evidence of an individual's bad reputation to prove they committed a crime in a civil forfeiture case constitutes reversible error.
• Hall v. United States
  182 F.2d 833· 8th Cir.· 1950-06-09 ·cited 14×
  The court held that the government failed to prove the stolen cigarettes were from the interstate shipment and that a jury instruction was erroneous.
• Jacques v. State
  86 Fla. 137· Fla.· 1923-07-11 ·cited 14×
  The Florida Supreme Court affirmed a conviction for grand larceny, holding that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying the defendant's motion for a continuance. The court found that the proposed testimony regarding the defendant's character and the alleged victim
• Ariella Rubinger v. State
  98 So. 3d 659· Fla. 4th DCA· 2012-09-27 ·cited 13×
  The court held that evidence of a defendant's behavior after an accident is not relevant to proving reckless driving at the time of the accident and its admission was not harmless error.
• Bridgette Johnson v. State
  991 So. 2d 962· Fla. 4th DCA· 2008-09-17 ·cited 13×·via Bad Character Evidence
  Johnson was convicted of exploiting an elderly person with dementia by obtaining a $61,052.18 cashier's check from the victim's closed certificate of deposit. The Fourth District reversed and remanded for a new trial, holding that evidence of the victim's Will naming Johnson as b
• Mann v. State
  787 So. 2d 130· Fla. 3d DCA· 2001-04-25 ·cited 13×
  Andrew Henry Mann was convicted of first-degree arson for starting a fire in his jail cell. On appeal, Mann challenged the admission of evidence regarding inmate motivations for arson, his prior bad acts, prosecutorial comments on his silence, and the cell inspection sheet. The F
• Hopson v. Fredericksen
  961 F.2d 1374· 8th Cir.· 1992-04-20 ·cited 13×
  The court affirmed the district court's judgment, holding that the plaintiff failed to preserve his Batson objection for appeal, his claim regarding verbal threats did not rise to a constitutional violation, and the exclusion of a witness and prior bad acts evidence was within th
• Anderson v. State
  549 So. 2d 807· Fla. 5th DCA· 1989-10-05 ·cited 13×
  Anderson appealed his convictions for sexual battery of his stepdaughter, arguing that improper collateral crime evidence (Williams Rule evidence) regarding abuse of his sister and prostitution of the victim should result in reversal. The appellate court affirmed three conviction