United States v. Bridges

I believe it was error to admit Prosecution Exhibit 3 but that the error was harmless. I, therefore, concur in the result.

The relevance of Prosecution Exhibit 3 as rebuttal evidence is limited by the contents of the letter from Appellant’s father. The Government claims the father’s letter made the “unmistakable impression ... that Appellant had taken a round turn on his life and substantially improved his attitude and behavior while in confinement.” (Government Br. 6.) I disagree with the Government’s characterization. One must move well beyond the Government’s argument and further parse the…