Federal Rule Of Evidence 404(B)

1,318 Florida cases classified under this topic, plus 7 listed through its narrower topics · sorted by citation count · browse and sort

• United States v. Soto
  871 F.2d 200· 1st Cir.· 1989-03-29 ·cited 2×
  The court held that the trial judge did not err in failing to sua sponte hold a hearing on the voluntariness of the defendant's confession, nor in disallowing certain questioning or admitting evidence of prior bad acts.
• United States v. Randahl Segal
  867 F.2d 1173· 8th Cir.· 1989-02-17 ·cited 2×
  The court affirmed convictions, holding that the jury instructions regarding the five-or-more person requirement for an illegal gambling business were not erroneous and that sufficient evidence supported the convictions.
• United States v. Zimmitti
  850 F.2d 869· 2d Cir.· 1988-06-09 ·cited 2×
  The court held that the evidence was insufficient to convict the defendants of using or conspiring to use extortionate means to collect a debt from DiPietro, as no explicit or implicit threats of violence were proven against him.
• United States v. Johnson
  848 F.2d 904· 8th Cir.· 1988-06-07 ·cited 2×
  The court held that the district court did not err in refusing special jury instructions on witness drug use and eyewitness identification, nor in permitting impeachment of a defense witness.
• United States v. Jackson
  845 F.2d 880· 9th Cir.· 1988-05-04 ·cited 2×
  The court held that submitting forms to fraudulently reduce liability to the government constitutes a "claim" under 18 U.S.C. § 287, and prior false claims are admissible to prove intent.
• United States v. Lassiter
  819 F.2d 84· 5th Cir.· 1987-05-27 ·cited 2×
  The court held that the trial court did not err in denying the motion to dismiss for lost evidence, refusing a mistrial for a sequestration violation, admitting testimony of prior acts, excluding evidence of untaken deductions, failing to give certain jury instructions, or in its
• United States v. Blood
  806 F.2d 1218· 4th Cir.· 1986-12-05 ·cited 2×
  The court held that the government's references to the plans as 'insurance' were not binding admissions and that the trial court did not err in admitting a prior tax court decision as evidence of willfulness.
• United States v. Scott
  795 F.2d 1245· 5th Cir.· 1986-08-07 ·cited 2×
  The court held that the defendants' convictions were supported by sufficient evidence and that their procedural and evidentiary challenges lacked merit.
• United States v. Nichols
  781 F.2d 483· 5th Cir.· 1986-01-29 ·cited 2×
  The court held that the admission of prior conspiracy convictions into evidence to prove intent and identity in a trial for substantive crimes was an abuse of discretion under Fed.R.Evid. 403.
• Ammons v. Dade City
  594 F. Supp. 1274· M.D. Fla.· 1984-09-21 ·cited 2×
  The court held that the City of Dade City engaged in unconstitutional racial discrimination by providing unequal municipal services, specifically street paving, to its black residents.
• The AETNA Cas. & Sur. Co. v. Hirschell L. Guynes and Mable Ann Guynes
  713 F.2d 1187· 5th Cir.· 1983-09-09 ·cited 2×
  The court held that misrepresentations made by the insureds during the investigation of a fire loss do not void the policy unless they are fraudulent, material to the insurer's liability, and mislead the insurer into losing a valid defense.
• The United States v. Cotner
  657 F.2d 1171· 10th Cir.· 1981-09-04 ·cited 2×
  The court held that the evidence was sufficient for conviction and that the admission of certain evidence and the order for handwriting exemplars were proper.
• United States v. Luie Ernest White
  645 F.2d 599· 8th Cir.· 1981-04-03 ·cited 2×
  The court held that the district court did not err in denying the motion for acquittal, admitting the dent puller into evidence, or giving an alibi instruction.
• United States v. Ulland
  643 F.2d 537· 8th Cir.· 1981-03-12 ·cited 2×
  The court held that the district court did not abuse its discretion in denying a continuance, that sufficient evidence supported the conviction, and that the admission of evidence of other acts was proper under Fed.R.Evid. 404(b).
• United States v. Withers
  637 F.2d 445· 6th Cir.· 1980-12-05 ·cited 2×
  The court held that the district court erred by refusing to allow cross-examination of the complaining witness regarding a prior misdemeanor marijuana possession conviction, as it was relevant to showing the witness's motive to fabricate the kidnapping charge.
• United States v. Kelley
  635 F.2d 778· 10th Cir.· 1980-12-01 ·cited 2×
  The court held that the trial court did not err in denying the motion to sever the firearm possession charge from the bank robbery charges, nor in admitting evidence of an uncharged burglary, as both were part of a common scheme or plan.
• United States v. Griffin
  579 F.2d 1104· 8th Cir.· 1978-06-29 ·cited 2×
  The court held that the defendants' contentions lacked merit and affirmed their convictions, finding no prejudicial error in the trial court's rulings or instructions.
• Smith v. Louie L. Wainwright
  568 F.2d 362· 5th Cir.· 1978-02-21 ·cited 2×
  A subsequent acquittal of an 'other crime' does not retroactively render inadmissible evidence of that crime previously admitted at a trial for a different offense.
• In & for Sussex Cnty.
  Del. Super. Ct.· 2010-05-18 ·cited 1×
  The trial court correctly denied the State's motion in limine to introduce evidence of the defendant's prior bad acts, including prior arson convictions and uncharged fires, to prove identity in the current arson charges. The court found that the alleged similarities between the
• United States v. Shields
  999 F.2d 1090· 7th Cir.· 1993-07-14 ·cited 1×
  The court affirmed the convictions of Shields and DeLeo, finding sufficient evidence for a rational jury to conclude guilt and rejecting their legal arguments.
• United States v. Mills
  995 F.2d 480· 4th Cir.· 1993-05-28 ·cited 1×
  The appellate court affirmed the district court's judgment, holding that the evidence was sufficient to support the conspiracy conviction, the trial court did not err in refusing jury instructions on multiple conspiracies and the buyer-seller defense, the admission of evidence of
• United States v. Simpson
  992 F.2d 1224· D.C. Cir.· 1993-05-21 ·cited 1×
  The court held that admitting testimony about the defendant's prior possession of dilaudid and denying a bench warrant for an eyewitness constituted plain error and a violation of the right to compulsory process, respectively.
• United States v. Anthony Medina (91-1852)
  992 F.2d 573· 6th Cir.· 1993-04-12 ·cited 1×
  The dissenting judge believes the Double Jeopardy Clause bars prosecution for using a telephone to facilitate a drug transaction when the defendant was already prosecuted for the underlying drug possession.
• United States v. Clark
  988 F.2d 1459· 6th Cir.· 1993-03-10 ·cited 1×
  The court held that the defendant's constitutional rights were not violated by the cross-examination of witnesses asserting their Fifth Amendment privilege, the admission of 'bad acts' evidence, the use of undercover informants, the government's alleged withholding of exculpatory
• United States v. Wynn
  987 F.2d 354· 6th Cir.· 1993-02-26 ·cited 1×
  The court held that evidence of prior bad acts is admissible to show intent under Fed.R.Evid. 404(b) if its probative value outweighs prejudice under Fed.R.Evid. 403, and that the prosecution need not prove state law, only facts.
• Equal Emp. Opportunity Comm'n v. Bermuda Star Line, Inc.
  744 F. Supp. 1109· M.D. Fla.· 1990-07-19 ·cited 1×
  Title VII applies to employment discrimination claims against a foreign-flagged vessel when the discriminatory acts and the employer's substantial contacts are within the United States, and the law of the flag is a mere convenience.
• United States v. Gaffney
  676 F. Supp. 1544· M.D. Fla.· 1987-12-18 ·cited 1×
  The court held that the cumulative effect of extraneous information and outside influences disclosed in the jury room created a reasonable possibility of prejudice, warranting a new trial.
• United States v. Khalid Yousaf Malik
  800 F.2d 143· 7th Cir.· 1986-08-29 ·cited 1×
  The court held that the defendant's prior conviction evidence was admissible and that the prosecutor's conversation with a witness during a trial recess did not constitute reversible error.
• United States v. Beasley
  11th Cir.· 2025-12-02
  A pharmacist convicted of health-care fraud is not entitled to a new trial based on a co-conspirator's sentencing memorandum, and the district court did not err in admitting evidence of an uncharged theft or in refusing to compel immunity for a witness invoking the Fifth Amendmen
• United States v. Bryan
  11th Cir.· 2025-11-14
  The court held that sufficient evidence supported the defendants' federal convictions for interference with rights and attempted kidnapping, affirming their convictions.
• United States v. Kennedy
  11th Cir.· 2025-07-25
  Robert Kennedy was convicted of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, possessing heroin with intent to distribute, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, following a search of his apartment that revealed drugs, scales, ammunition, and a handgun.
• United States v. Booker
  11th Cir.· 2025-04-30
  The Eleventh Circuit held that the district court did not abuse its discretion in admitting evidence of the defendant's prior state drug convictions, even though they were Alford pleas, because they were relevant to intent and not substantially outweighed by prejudice.
• U.S. Equal Emp. Opportunity Comm'n v. The Princess Martha, LLC
  M.D. Fla.· 2025-04-14
  The court granted in part and denied in part cross-motions in limine, ruling on the admissibility of various pieces of evidence and arguments before trial.
• Buress v. City of Miami
  S.D. Fla.· 2025-04-09
  The court granted in part and denied in part the plaintiff's motions in limine, excluding evidence of prior criminal history but allowing evidence regarding streaming platform discussions and defendant's character.
• Byron v. United States
  S.D. Fla.· 2025-03-12
  The court denied the motion to vacate, finding that while counsel's failure to convey a plea offer constituted deficient performance, the movant failed to demonstrate prejudice due to his consistent assertions of innocence. The court also found no merit in the claims regarding in
• Muller v. United States
  M.D. Fla.· 2025-03-07
  The court held that petitioner's claims of ineffective assistance of counsel failed because counsel's performance was not deficient and/or did not prejudice the defense, and the record contradicted petitioner's assertions.
• Trevie Burrell
  Del.· 2024-12-02 ·via Rule 404(b)
  The appellate court affirmed the defendant's convictions, holding that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in admitting prison communications as co-conspirator statements and evidence of identity/motive/intent. The court also found no abuse of discretion in admitting a r
• Bartell v. State of Del.
  Del.· 2024-11-15
  The Delaware Supreme Court affirmed the Superior Court's denial of the appellant's motion for postconviction relief. The court found that the appellant failed to establish ineffective assistance of counsel regarding the handling of DNA evidence, inadmissible evidence disclosures,
• Fisher v. United States
  M.D. Fla.· 2024-08-29
  Dion Fisher sought to vacate his drug trafficking and money laundering conviction through a motion claiming ineffective assistance of counsel at trial and on appeal. The district court denied most of his claims on the merits but deferred ruling on his claim that trial counsel fai
• United States v. Diamond
  102 F.4th 1347· 11th Cir.· 2024-06-04
  The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the defendant's convictions for impersonating a federal officer, finding sufficient evidence that he "acted as such" and that the district court did not err in admitting prior bad acts evidence or in its jury instructions.
• Plaintiff v. Cr. ID. Nos. 1812014043
  Del. Super. Ct.· 2024-02-28 ·via Rule 404(b)
  The court recommended that the defendant's motion for postconviction relief be summarily dismissed. The court found that most of the defendant's claims were procedurally barred under Superior Court Criminal Rule 61, either because they were not raised at trial or on direct appeal
• Bemesderfer v. United Parcel Serv., Inc.
  M.D. Fla.· 2024-01-12
  The Court denied most of Defendant's motions in limine, finding that the Plaintiff's charge of discrimination was not limited to a specific timeframe and that certain evidence was relevant to claims of discrimination and punitive damages. The Court granted the motion to exclude p
• Hausburg v. Wilkie
  M.D. Fla.· 2024-01-10
  The court granted in part and denied in part Defendant's motion in limine regarding 'me too' witnesses, allowing testimony from two witnesses while excluding others due to lack of comparability and potential prejudice.
• Perpall v. United States
  S.D. Fla.· 2022-12-09
  The court held that the movant failed to demonstrate ineffective assistance of counsel or prosecutorial misconduct, and therefore denied his motion to vacate.
• Esteban-Garcia v. Wal-Mart Stores E. LP
  S.D. Fla.· 2022-11-08
  The court granted in part and denied in part various motions in limine, ruling on the admissibility of evidence concerning discovery disclosures, witness testimony, prior incidents, and internal company policies.
• Harrigan v. Metro Dade Police Dep't Station 4
  S.D. Fla.· 2022-08-15
  The court granted in part and denied in part the parties' motions in limine, ruling on the admissibility of various pieces of evidence prior to trial.
• United States v. Hardwick
  11th Cir.· 2022-02-01
  The court held that the district court erred by applying a post-offense sentencing enhancement to Maurya and by failing to provide factual findings for the restitution order, requiring resentencing and vacating the order. Otherwise, Hardwick's convictions and sentence were affirm
• Exavier v. United States
  S.D. Fla.· 2021-10-27
  Maurice Exavier, a federal inmate convicted of wire fraud conspiracy, identity theft conspiracy, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft in connection with filing fraudulent tax returns for deceased individuals through his tax preparation businesses, sought collateral relief un
• Maurice v. United States
  S.D. Fla.· 2021-10-01
  The court denied the motion to vacate sentence, finding no evidence of a communicated plea offer and that counsel's actions at trial were not ineffective.
• Ibarra v. Sec'y, Dep't of Corr. (Pasco County)
  M.D. Fla.· 2021-08-23
  The court held that the petitioner failed to show that the state court unreasonably applied federal law or unreasonably determined facts when denying his claims of ineffective assistance of counsel.