According to Chapter 13, Why Does Evidence of a Prior

question 2

Multiple Choice

According to Chapter 13, why does evidence of a prior conviction increase the likelihood of conviction on a subsequent charge?

• A)It shows a pattern of criminality.
• B)Once jurors know of the prior conviction, they may need less evidence to be convinced of the defendant's guilt.
• C)Knowledge of a prior record may lead jurors to think that because the defendant already has a record, an erroneous conviction would not be serious-this could lead jurors to need less evidence to be convinced of a defendant's guilt.
• D)all of the above

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