Similar fact evidence consists of facts similar to the facts of a crime charged against a defendant. Although courts sometimes admit such evidence, it cannot be admitted in a criminal trial _____

a. to demonstrate the defendant's propensity to commit crime
b. to establish the identity of the defendant
c. to establish that the defendant had a motive to commit the crime now charged
d. to show the absence of a mistake in commission of an act by the defendant


A

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