You are on trial for an assault that you believe you are not guilty of committing. There does exist, however, in your record, a series of arrests for very similar assaults. Additionally, the person whom you are accused of assaulting has been previously fined and punished for false allegations of assault. You are not sure how this trial will proceed, but you have faith in your defense counsel. If the prosecution brings up your past assaults, how is your defense attorney likely to respond?
A. By objecting to the introduction of prejudicial evidence
B. By objecting to the introduction of relevant evidence
C. By objecting to the introduction of circumstantial evidence
D. By allowing the evidence to be introduced because it will only help your cause
Answer: A
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