EXCLUSION OF RELEVANT EVIDENCE ON GROUNDS OF

PREJUDICE, CONFUSION, MISLEADING THE JURY, OR NEEDLESS PRESENTATION OF CUMULATIVE EVIDENCE Relevant evidence may be excluded if: (a) the probative value of the evidence is substantially outweighed by (i) the danger of unfair prejudice, or (ii) its likelihood of confusing or misleading the trier of fact; or (b) the evidence is needlessly cumulative. Adopted and promulgated by Order dated June 1, 2012; effective July 1, 2012. RULES OF SUPREME COURT OF VIRGINIA PART TWO VIRGINIA RULES OF EVIDENCE ARTICLE IV. RELEVANCY, POLICY, AND CHARACTER TRAIT PROOF