According to Chapter 13, why does evidence of a prior conviction increase the likelihood of conviction on a subsequent charge?
A. It shows a pattern of criminality.
B. Once jurors know of the prior conviction, they may need less evidence to be convinced of the defendant's guilt
C. Knowledge of a prior record may lead jurors to think that because the defendant already has a record, an erroneous conviction would not be serious—this could lead jurors to need less evidence to be convinced of a defendant's guilt.
D. all of the above
D
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