Character Evidence

Question 1

methods of proving character

Answer 1

1) evidence of specific acts 2) opinion testimony by someone who knows the person 3) testimony as to the persons general rep in the community

Question 2

admitting other misconduct for propensity?

Answer 2

generally admissible

Question 3

requirements for admissiblity of other misconduct

Answer 3

must be sufficient evidence to support a jury finding that the d committed the other act in question (and still subject to rule 403 requirement)

Question 4

notice requirement for other acts in crim cases

Answer 4

prosecutor must provide reasonable notice of any evidence of this type that the prosecutor intends to offer at trial - notice must be in writing and provided in advance of the trial, articulate non propensity reasons for offering