State v. Bazinet, 372 A.2d 1036 (Me. 1977)
Although it is generally preferable that photographs to be introduced as evidence not be marked upon, we find no abuse of discretion in the trial court's ruling. The photograph was merely cumulative evidence corroborating the testimony of two prior witnesses. The presence of the arrows was explained by the person responsible for their insertion. The arrows were unobtrusive and did no more than point out what was apparent from the photo itself. In no way did they distort or obliterate relevant portions of the picture. Had the arrows not been inserted, it would have been proper for the doctor to point out the particular mud patches to the jury at trial. We find no prejudice to the defendant by the admission in evidence of the marked photograph.
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