Evidence the Defendant Has Previously Committed Similar Crimes Is Admissible

question 29

Multiple Choice

Evidence the defendant has previously committed similar crimes is admissible:

• A)only if there is sufficient similarity to satisfy a modus operandi.
• B)if the defendant is claiming mistaken identity as a defense at the current trial.
• C)only if the defendant takes the stand and denies the prior offenses.
• D)prior offenses are not admissible because they are prejudicial.

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