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Reputation is an aggregate of dispositions shown over a period of time which becomes a distinct identity by which a person is known.
In criminal proceedings, the Bad character of an accused person is generally irrelevant to prove the particular offence charged?
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In criminal proceedings, the Bad character of an accused person is generally irrelevant to prove the particular offence charged?
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Bad character includes previous conviction.
EXCEPTIONS where the bad character of a defendant may be allowed in evidence are:
• Where the bad character of the defendant is a fact in issue;
• Where the defendant has led evidence of his good character.
Bad character includes previous conviction.
EXCEPTIONS where the bad character of a defendant may be allowed in evidence are:
• Where the bad character of the defendant is a fact in issue;
• Where the defendant has led evidence of his good character.
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This will enable the Prosecution put questions to him to impeach or discredit his good character.
Notwithstanding the above on bad character of a defendant, the evidence that a defendant is of good character is admissible in criminal proceedings.
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This will enable the Prosecution put questions to him to impeach or discredit his good character.
Notwithstanding the above on bad character of a defendant, the evidence that a defendant is of good character is admissible in criminal proceedings.
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