Nature of the Case
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Facts
Valencia (D) was arrested and charged with conspiracy to possess and intent to distribute cocaine, and money laundering. Witnesses gave evidence that D was the California connection for various North Dakota drug dealers. During trial evidence pursuant to 404(b) was ruled inadmissible under a 403 analysis. However, the judge cited that the evidence might be admissible under 609. It was later admitted. D was convicted. D appealed citing the admission of a prior conviction under Rule 609.
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