character evidence

Definition

Substantive evidence of the reputation and disposition of an accused. Character evidence is submitted generally to (1) corroborate the credibility of a witness, (2) argue that a person of good character is less likely to commit the crime in question, or (3) argue that a person of bad character deserves no leniency. In criminal cases, evidence of good character may be given before a conviction (as a part of defense), and of a bad character after the conviction (to seek a stiff sentence). In civil cases (as in defamation), evidence of bad character is usually admissible, and evidence of a good character may be given in rebuttal.

单词	character evidence
释义	character evidence Definition Substantive evidence of the reputation and disposition of an accused. Character evidence is submitted generally to (1) corroborate the credibility of a witness, (2) argue that a person of good character is less likely to commit the crime in question, or (3) argue that a person of bad character deserves no leniency. In criminal cases, evidence of good character may be given before a conviction (as a part of defense), and of a bad character after the conviction (to seek a stiff sentence). In civil cases (as in defamation), evidence of bad character is usually admissible, and evidence of a good character may be given in rebuttal.
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