Before evidence may be admitted, the "special balancing test" administered with respect to FRE 609 requires that the trial judge must find that:
A. a previous conviction that involves dishonesty or false statements is substantially more probative than prejudicial against the defendant.
B. the probative value of a previous conviction is less than the prejudicial effect to the accused.
C. the evidentiary value of a previous conviction is greater than the prejudicial effect to the accused.
D. the prejudicial effect of any evidence of prior convictions is greater than its evidentiary value.
Answer: C
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