Me. R. Evid. 704
An opinion is not objectionable merely because it is an opinion on an ultimate issue.
Me. R. Evid. 704
Maine Restyling Note [November 2014]
Maine Rule of Evidence 704 is similar to its federal counterpart. The Maine Rule does not contain reference to a special treatment of opinions in criminal cases. This difference was carried over in the restyled Rule.
Federal Restyling Committee Note
The language of Rule 704 has been amended as part of the general restyling of the Evidence Rules to make them more easily understood and to make style and terminology consistent throughout the rules. These changes are intended to be stylistic only. There is no intent to change any result in any ruling on evidence admissibility.
The Committee deleted all reference to an "inference" on the grounds that the deletion made the Rule flow better and easier to read, and because any "inference" is covered by the broader term "opinion." Courts have not made substantive decisions on the basis of any distinction between an opinion and an inference. No change in current practice is intended.
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