CHAPTER 7 Character Evidence

• Jurisdiction: United States

CHAPTER 7 Character Evidence

I. Motion Authorities

A. Overview of Character Evidence

1. Admissible Character Evidence
2. Character Evidence Subject to Exclusion
3. Evidence Rule Limitations in Criminal Cases

B. Motion to Exclude Character Evidence Used for Impeachment

1. Suggested Motion Text
2. Motion Summary
3. Supporting Authorities

a. Exclusion of Improper Impeachment Evidence

i. Alcohol Consumption
ii. Arrests or Misdemeanor Convictions
iii. Drug Use
iv. Felony Convictions
v. Fraudulent Acts
vii. Good Character of Witness
viii. Religious Belief
ix. Sexual Preference or Behavior

b. Other Grounds

4. Opposing Authorities

a. Witness Perceptions
b. Impeachment

i. Balancing Test
ii. Identity
iii. Rebuttal
iv. Witness Veracity/Moral Turpitude
v. Context Evidence
vi. Clarify False Impression

C. Motion to Exclude Character Evidence Used to Prove Conduct

1. Suggested Motion Text
2. Motion Summary
3. Supporting Authorities

a. Care or Skill in Negligence Cases
b. Crimes Evidence
d. Other Grounds

4. Opposing Authorities

a. Relevant to Material Issue
b. Witness Impeachment
c. Trait at Issue
d. Permitted by Statute

D. Motion to Exclude Evidence of Prior Felony Conviction

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