Evidence the defendant has previously committed similar crimes is admissible:
a. only if there is sufficient similarity to satisfy a modus operandi.
b. if the defendant is claiming mistaken identity as a defense at the current trial.
c. only if the defendant takes the stand and denies the prior offenses.
d. prior offenses are not admissible because they are prejudicial.
B
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