[Lanza]

All evidence is "prejudical" against the defendant right? I would think the scratches were considered not to be evidence by the judge if he didn't allow it.

[spectre]

Yes, that would be only common sense. Can you just imagine having actual scratches and/or teeth marks and NOT using it as evidence? I can't. The case would have been a slam-dunk.

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[Henrietta]

All evidence is "prejudical" against the defendant right?

Right. The standard is "more prejudicial than probative." In other words, would it inflame the passions of the jury, and provide little else in relation to finding the truth of the case? You know, like all those horrible porn videos that they tortured the jury with?