Question

Main exceptions to character evidence

Accepted Answer

1) Similar acts in a sexual misconduct case (notice required in civil case)2) Pertinent trait of defendant or victim, when offered by D in criminal case3) Habit evidence4) Showing that witness has an character for untruthfulness or rehabilitating the witness.5) Non-propensity uses of evidence

Front	Main exceptions to character evidence
Back	1) Similar acts in a sexual misconduct case (notice required in civil case) 2) Pertinent trait of defendant or victim, when offered by D in criminal case 3) Habit evidence 4) Showing that witness has an character for untruthfulness or rehabilitating the witness. 5) Non-propensity uses of evidence

Evidence Character Case Main Exceptions Similar Acts Sexual