In a criminal trial for assault, the prosecutor may introduce evidence that the defendant has failed to pay court ordered child support for 5 years in order to:

a. Demonstrate to the jury that the defendant is a “bad person”
b. Help establish motive for the crime
c. Focus attention on the criminal charge
d. None of the above


d. None of the above

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