Does the introduction of the character of the victim in a criminal case 'open the door' to the prosecution and allow character evidence of the defendant?
Does the introduction of the character of the victim in a criminal case 'open the door' to the prosecution and allow character evidence of the defendant?
From barbri
no, just evidence to rebut the negative of victim...
Yes, it does. The first reply to your question is incorrect. The Prosecution may now offer evidence of the V's peaceful nature OR the D's violent nature.
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