United States v. Holt

DECISION

HODGSON, Chief Judge:

Mil.R.Evid. 404(b) states:

Rule 404. Character Evidence Not Admissible to Prove Conduct; Exceptions; Other Crimes

******(b) Other crimes, wrongs, or acts. Evidence of other crimes, wrongs or acts is not admissible to prove the character of a person in order to show that the person acted in conformity therewith. It may, however, be admissible for other purposes, such as proof of motive, opportunity, intent, preparation, plan, knowledge, identity, or absence of mistake or accident.

The application of this provision is the basis of the appellant’s appeal. In concluding…