Exclusion of reverse 404(b) evidence in crack related conviction

US v. Alayeto, 10-2037, concerned a challenge to a conviction of defendant for possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine.  In affirming, the court held that the district court did not abuse its discretion in ruling defendant’s proffered evidence of her co-defendant’s post-arrest conduct inadmissible, and this exclusion did not violate defendant’s constitutional right to present a complete defense as the evidence defendant sought to introduce could not have played a major role in casting doubt on her guilt.

 

Related LInk:

  • Read the Seventh Circuit’s Full Decision in US v. Alayeto, 10-2037

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