United States of America v. Laura Kinney

Year: 2016 (Vol. 40)

Topics: Evidence, Constitutional Law

Question(s) presented: (1) Whether the Thirteenth Circuit properly found that the District Court was correct in finding the rap lyrics were admissible under Fed. R. Evid. 404(b) but that the District Court erred in denying the motion in limine under Fed. R. Evid. 403, and if so, whether the error was harmless. (2) Whether the Thirteenth Circuit properly held that the Batson test applies to peremptory strikes based on sexual orientation and that the defendant established purposeful discrimination.

Format: Word and PDF

Prepared by: Alexandra Scoville, Albany Law School of Union University

Used in: Judith S. Kaye Writing Competition, Second Place