Photographs
State v. Conner, 434 A.2d 59 (Me. 1981)
The critical factor in this balancing test is the significance of the photograph in proving the State's case. Where the photograph has minimal significance, e. g., where it is probative only of uncontroverted facts, or where its value is merely ...
State v. Woodbury, 403 A.2d 1166 (Me. 1979)
The long-standing rule in Maine is that it is within the sound discretion of the trial court to exclude photographs on the basis of unfair prejudice that outweighs the probative value of the exhibit.
State v. Jordan, 136 A. 48, 126 Me. 115 (Me. 1927)
The admissibility of a photograph does not depend on its verification by the photographer, provided it is shown to be an accurate representation by any one competent to speak from personal observation. The sufficiency of the verification is a ...
State v. Sargent, 361 A.2d 248 (Me. 1976)
A trial justice is allowed wide latitude in admitting or rejecting photographic evidence.
State v. Dwyer, 985 A.2d 469, 2009 ME 127 (Me. 2009)
We review the admission of photographic evidence for an abuse of discretion. Bickart, 2009 ME 7, ¶ 36, 963 A.2d at 193. A photograph is admissible under Rule 403 " if it truly and accurately depicts what it purports to represent, is relevant to some ...
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 ...
State v. Robbins, 666 A.2d 85 (Me. 1995)
The trial court has broad discretion in determining the admissibility of evidence, and the photographic lineup was relevant to and probative of the accuracy of the witness's identification of Robbins as the perpetrator. M.R.Evid. 401, 402, 403. ...