probative facts

Probative facts tend to prove or disprove something. For example, a defendant’s cellphone GPS location could be a probative fact in proving their alibi.  Courts can exclude a piece of relevant evidence if its probative value is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice.

[Last reviewed in August of 2020 by the Wex Definitions Team]

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