In 1999, the California Supreme Court in People V

question 78

Multiple Choice

In 1999, the California Supreme Court in People v. Falsetta ruled on the issue of propensity evidence. They

• A)ruled that propensity evidence should not be allowed under any circumstances.
• B)ruled that propensity evidence may be introduced during the trial but may not be part of opening statements.
• C)upheld the right of prosecutors to present evidence about the defendant committing other crimes.
• D)upheld the right of prosecutors to present evidence about a defendant's history of committing sex crimes to jurors hearing sex offense cases.