United States v. Becker

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER REGARDING THE PARTIES’ PRETRIAL EVIDENTIARY MOTIONS

BENNETT, District Judge.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION.1031

A. Charges .1031

B. The Pending Motions.1031

II. LEGAL ANALYSIS.1032

A. Rule 104 .1032

B. The Government’s Motion To Admit Becker’s Probation Status.1032

1. Background.1032

2. Arguments of the parties .1033

a. The governments argument.1033

b. Becker’s response.1033

3. Analysis .1034

a. Intrinsic or direct evidence .1034

b. Rule 404(b) evidence .1035

c. Probative value versus potential prejudice.1036

C. Becker’s Motion To Exclude His 1988 Conviction.1037

1. Arguments…