Evidence of Prior Convictions

Luce v. United States, 469 U.S. 38 (1984)

Issues: Evidence Law, Evidence of Prior Convictions, Impeachment of Witness

469 U.S. 38 105 S.Ct. 460 83 L.Ed.2d 443 Edward LUCE, Petitioner, v. UNITED STATES. No. 83-912. Argued Oct. 3, 1984. Decided Dec. 10, 1984. Counsel: James I. Marcus, Chicago, Ill., for petitioner. Bruce M. Kuhlik, Washington, D.C., for the respondent, pro hac vice, by special leave of Court. [hr] Syllabus During his trial in […]

Old Chief v. United States, 519 U.S. 172 (1997)

Issues: Evidence Law, Evidence of Prior Convictions

519 U.S. 172 117 S.Ct. 644 136 L.Ed.2d 574 Johnny Lynn OLD CHIEF, Petitioner, v. UNITED STATES. No. 95-6556. Supreme Court of the United States Argued Oct. 16, 1996. Decided Jan. 7, 1997. [qtbl style=”color:gray;”] Old Chief v. United States, 519 U.S. 172 (1997), discussed the limitation on admitting relevant evidence set forth in Federal […]