Character evidence includes criminal convictions and reputation in the community for honesty.
character evidence - The testimony of witnesses who know the general character and reputation of a person in the community in which he or she lives.
Character evidence
Definition
: evidence of a particular human trait (as honesty or peacefulness) of a party or witness
see also character witness at witness ...
Character Evidence Evidence that shows the kind of person that someone is. Circumstantial Evidence Evidence which creates an inference that a particular fact exists.
Character witness In criminal cases, the accused is entitled to use character evidence in presenting defense. The accused is entitled to show character traits inconsistent with the crime charged.
 See also: Lawyer, Person, Attorney, Evidence, Attorn
  
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