For what purpose would evidence of a defendant's character be admissible?

A. to show that it is likely the defendant was the kind of person who would commit the crime
B. to prove that the crime was in line with the defendant's character
C. to make the jury believe that the defendant is a bad person
D. to show the crime was not in line with the defendant's character


D. to show the crime was not in line with the defendant's character

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