UNITED STATES V. BREWER
451 F. Supp. 50 (E.D. Tenn. 1978)
NATURE OF THE CASE: Brewer (D) motioned to suppress Ps proposed introduction of certain
past convictions as impeachment evidence if D takes the stand.
FACTS: D stands charged by the Grand Jury with one count of kidnapping (18 U.S.C. 1201)
and one count of transporting a stolen motor vehicle. The four convictions which P wants to
introduce to impeach D's testimony, should he take the stand, all are for serious crimes.
They were punishable by death or imprisonment in excess of one year. Thus, the only
requirement to be met before these convictions are admissible for impeachment, is the
requirement that the Court determine that the probative value of admitting the evidence of
these convictions outweighs the prejudicial effect to D.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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