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A prosecutor seeks to introduce evidence that a criminal defendant has a prior conviction for fraud to show the defendant is dishonest and likely committed the charged theft. The defense objects. How should the court rule?

Inadmissible character evidence offered to prove propensity, barred by FRE 404(b) Admissible to prove the defendant acted in conformity with a propensity to be dishonest Admissible because all prior convictions are relevant Inadmissible because prior convictions can never be mentioned at trial

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Inadmissible character evidence offered to prove propensity, barred by FRE 404(b)

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