404(b)(1) Guidelines

404(b)(1) Guidelines refer to a rule in U.S. law regarding the admissibility of evidence in court. Specifically, it allows evidence of a person's past conduct to be presented for certain purposes, like proving motive, intent, or knowledge, but not to show that they are generally a bad person or likely to commit a similar crime. The evidence must be relevant to the case and not overly prejudicial, ensuring a fair trial. Essentially, it helps the court focus on relevant facts without letting past actions unfairly influence the judgment against someone.