The "Special Balancing Test," Administered with Respect to FRE 609,requires

question 36

Multiple Choice

The "special balancing test," administered with respect to FRE 609,requires that the trial judge find which of the following before evidence may be admitted?

• A)The probative value of a previous conviction be less than the prejudicial effect to the accused.
• B)A previous conviction that involves dishonesty or false statements be substantially more probative than prejudicial against the defendant.
• C)The evidentiary value of a previous conviction be greater than the prejudicial effect to the accused.
• D)The prejudicial effect of any evidence of prior convictions be greater than its evidentiary value.

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