Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1.Character evidence is considered highly prejudicial.
2.Once the defendant opens the door by introducing evidence of a pertinent character trait, the prosecutor may rebut this evidence with evidence of the same trait.
3.Under Federal Rule 405(b), a witness is permitted to testify about specific acts of the defendant’s conduct.
4.Under Federal Rule 405(a), proof of character may be made by testimony as to the reputation in the community at the time charges are filed against the defendant or by the witness’s personal opinion.
5.Habit is a type of character evidence.


1.true
2.true
3.false
4.true
5.false

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