Common Character Evidence Questions in Self-Defense Cases
Published for NC Criminal Law on June 26, 2025.
Character evidence is one of the most challenging areas of evidence law to navigate, as Jessie Smith observes here. Jessie’s blog features a useful chart to apply Rules 404 and 405 and also links to the bench book chapter. I find it helpful to see these rules in action with concrete examples. A common context ... Read more
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