For what purpose might a prosecutor be allowed to offer evidence of the defendant's character?

A. to prove the defendant had a motive to commit the crime
B. to prove the defendant had an opportunity to commit the crime
C. to prove that the defendant had both a motive and an opportunity to commit the crime
D. to prove that the defendant's character was like to lead him to commit the crime


C. to prove that the defendant had both a motive and an opportunity to commit the crime

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