The judge ruled:
1) Evidence of Harris' marital and family relationship and disharmony within those relationships is admissible.
2) Evidence of Harris' alleged infidelity is admissible
3) Evidence that Harris researched weather and the effects of heat on objects left in vehicles and out in the sun is admissible
4) Evidence of Harris' state of mind regarding his child, and children in general, and "living a lifestyle free of the responsibilities of children" is admissible.
5) Evidence of Harris' state of mind and interest in topics concerning death in the months, weeks, and days leading to Cooper's death is admissible.
6) Evidence of Harris' state of mind regarding his family's financial status and employment situation is admissible.
7) Evidence of Harris' knowledge, research and interest in law enforcement, criminal law and the prison system is admissible.
8) Information concerning a life insurance policy can not be presented until the state during the trial that they have a connection between the life insurance evidence and charges in the indictment.
Jury selection is set to begin April 11.