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Defendant is on trial for receiving stolen property. He takes the stand and testifies that he did not know the property was stolen. The prosecutor,

Defendant is on trial for receiving stolen property. He takes the stand and testifies that he did not know the property was stolen. The prosecutor, during cross examination, asks the defendant, "Isn't it true that last year you were convicted of perjury?" (Defendant was convicted of perjury the year before.) The Defense attorney objects to the question. If you are the judge, would you allow the question? Group of answer choices

a. No, this would violate the Defendant's right to double jeopardy under the 5th Amendment.

b. No, perjury and receiving stolen property are two different offenses and allowing the question would be too prejudicial to the defendant.

c. Yes, the offense of perjury relates to the credibility of the defendant

d. Yes, by taking the stand, the Defendant has waived his Miranda rights

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