Even when found to be relevant under Rule 404 (b) or a similar rule, evidence of prior bad acts may still be excluded under Rule 403, if its prejudicial effect outweighs its probative value.

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Rule 403 of the Federal Rules of Evidence allows the court to exclude evidence if its probative value is substantially outweighed by a danger of, among other things, unfair prejudice, even if the evidence is relevant under Rule 404(b) or similar rules regarding character evidence and crimes, wrongs, or other acts.

Even When Found to Be Relevant Under Rule 404 (B)