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character evidence

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A quick definition of character evidence:

Character evidence: Evidence about a person's personality, behavior, or reputation. In criminal cases, this type of evidence is usually not allowed unless the defendant brings it up first. This is because it can unfairly influence the jury's decision and distract them from the main question of what actually happened. The rules for using character evidence are designed to make sure that the trial is fair and based on the facts of the case.

A more thorough explanation:

Character evidence refers to evidence that describes an individual's personality traits, moral standing, or tendencies. In criminal cases, character evidence is generally not admissible unless the defendant brings it up first. This is because character evidence can be very persuasive and may unfairly influence the jury's decision.

For example, if someone is accused of stealing, evidence that they have a history of stealing may not be admissible unless the defendant brings up their own character as a defense. This is because the evidence may unfairly influence the jury's decision and cause them to assume that the defendant is guilty based on their past behavior.

Similarly, evidence that the victim has a history of violence may be admissible if the defendant claims that they acted in self-defense. This is because the evidence may help to show that the victim was the aggressor and that the defendant was acting in self-defense.

Overall, character evidence is generally not admissible in criminal cases because it can be very persuasive and may unfairly influence the jury's decision. However, there are some exceptions to this rule, such as when the defendant brings up their own character as a defense or when the evidence is used to show that the victim was the aggressor.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
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Nice! @Macaque
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22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
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windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
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Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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