Rule 5-403. Exclusion of Relevant Evidence on Grounds of Prejudice, Confusion, or Waste of Time
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Maryland Rules › Title 5 Evidence › Chapter 400 Relevancy and Its Limits › Md. Rule 5-403
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Although relevant, evidence may be excluded if its probative value is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice, confusion of the issues, or misleading the jury, or by considerations of undue delay, waste of time, or needless presentation of cumulative evidence.
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