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(b) Crimes, Wrongs, or Other Acts.
(1) Prohibited Uses. Evidence of a crime, wrong, or other act is not
admissible to prove a
person’s character in order to show that on a particular occasion the
person acted in
accordance with the character.
(2) Permitted Uses; Notice in a Criminal Case. This evidence may be
admissible for
another purpose, such as proving motive, opportunity, intent,
preparation, plan, knowledge,
identity, absence of mistake, or lack of accident. The prosecution in a
criminal case shall
provide written notice of such intent prior to witness selection in the
Captains’ Meeting.
Rule 405. Methods of Proving Character
(a) By Reputation or Opinion. When evidence of a person’s character
or character trait is
admissible, it may be proved by testimony about the person’s
reputation or by testimony in the form
of an opinion. On cross-examination of the character witness, the
court may allow inquiry into
relevant specific instances of the person’s conduct.
(b) By Specific Instances of Conduct. When a person’s character or
character trait is an essential
element of a charge, claim, or defense, the character or trait may also
be proved by relevant specific