Character Evidence

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1. On cross-examination of a character witness, does Section54 permit inquiry into relevant specific conduct?
2. A criminal defendant seeks to prove a victim’s trait, but identifies no reasonable relationship to whether the charged …
3. A character witness gives an admissible opinion on a pertinent trait. The opponent asks on cross about a relevant speci…
4. A party presents an admissible character opinion. On cross-examination, the opponent proposes unrelated scandal solely …
5. An admissible character witness offers an opinion on the pertinent trait. The court refuses it solely because only repu…
6. Explain the reasonable-connection limit on proof of an offended party’s character in a criminal case.
7. Compare reputation and opinion methods with relevant specific-instance inquiry on cross under Section54.
8. A court assumes only reputation can prove character. Explain the amended Rule without suggesting that all opinion evide…