Can the character of a victim be relevant to the question of the defendant's guilt?
A. yes, if that character supports a defense raised by the defendant (e.g; self-defense)
B. no, unless the victim testifies about the defendant's character him/herself
C. yes, if it shows that the victim him/herself was a bad person who deserved what he/she received
D. Such evidence is never relevant.
A. yes, if that character supports a defense raised by the defendant (e.g; self-defense)
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