Fred Is on Trial for Aggravated Battery for Severely Beating

question 30

Multiple Choice

Fred is on trial for aggravated battery for severely beating George with a pool cue. The defense investigator discovered the following facts:
· Fred has the reputation of being a timid person who avoids physical confrontations.
· On three incidents in the past, Fred has stepped in to help the victim of unprovoked attacks.
· George has the reputation of being a bully.
· George has been involved in numerous bar fights, all of which he provoked. Can the defense call a witness to testify about George's reputation?

• A) Yes, the defense can introduce character evidence about all of the prosecution's witnesses.
• B) Yes, a reputation for bullying is relevant to Fred's claim of self-defense.
• C) No, character evidence must relate to reputation for truthfulness.
• D) No, the defense can attack George's character only if the prosecution called character witnesses to testify that George has a good character.

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