What does "reputation" of a defendant mean, and how do you prove it in a criminal trial?

What will be an ideal response?


Reputation is the consensus of what other people in the community say about the defendant's character. To prove the reputation of the defendant, a witness must be in a position to know what others say about him or her in a specific community. The witness should have recent knowledge of the defendant's reputation for the testimony to be given any weight.

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The rules of the American Mafia, such as loyalty to the crime "Family" above one's own biological family, coincides with the deep historical traditions and values found in southern Italy

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is not one of the significant life-changing events that reduces criminality, according to Laub and Sampson?

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