1 A defendant Lisa is charged with murder. On cross examination of Lisa. the prosecution asked her whether she had been convicted of tax fraud six months earlier. Is this question proper?

a. Yes, to show the defendant Lisa has a bad character

b. Yes, to show the defendant Lisa is inclined to lie

c. No, because the probative value of the evidence is outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice

d. No because the conviction has insufficient similarity to the crime charged

The defendant is being tried for murder. The defendant denies any involvement in the crime. He calls a Witness to the stand who testifies that, in his opinion the defendant is a nonviolent and peaceable man.

Which of the following if offered by the prosecution would most likely be admissible?

a.A neighbor's testimony that the witness has beaten his wife on several occasions

b. A police officer's testimony that the def. has a general reputation in the community as a violent person

c. a neighbor's testimony that the defendant has a reputation for being untruthful

d. evidence that the defendant has a conviction for aggravated battery

In a civil action relating to a tort which occurred 3 years ago, previously which of the following questions if asked of a witness for the plaintiff on cross examination by counsel or the def. would most probably be ruled improper for the trial court?

a. Didn't you use your employers computerized accounting system to divert company funds for your personal bank account?

b. As a creditor the plaintiff isn't it true that you stand to gain several thousand dollars if the plaintiff prevails in this lawsuit?

c. Isn't it true that you are currently resident of the city detoxication hospital recovering from an addiction to valium

d. Weren't you convicted of forgery six years ago?