According to Rule 404(a), character evidence of the accused is inadmissible, except when:

a. Evidence of a pertinent trait of character is offered by an accused
b. The prosecution offers evidence of a pertinent trait to rebut evidence of pertinent trait introduced by the accused
c. Both a and b
d. Neither a nor b


c. Both a and b

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which U.S. Supreme Court established that racial discrimination will not be the official policy within prison walls and that segregation can only be justified in rare instances?

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