Change Nebraska Evidence Rules to provide for consideration of evidence of other crimes, wrongs, or acts as prescribed

Summary

The bill revises the state's evidence statutes so prosecutors can introduce evidence of a defendant’s other crimes or bad acts if that evidence is closely connected to the crime being charged or is needed to show motive, intent, opportunity, or similar factors. It requires the prosecution to prove by clear and convincing evidence that the other act occurred and that it is “inextricably intertwined” with the charged crime, with that proof made outside the jury’s presence and a limited jury instruction. The change would expand what evidence can be considered in criminal trials.

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