FEDERAL
RULES OF EVIDENCE
Article IV-Relevancy
Rule 405-Meyhods of Proving Character
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FEDERAL RULES OF EVIDENCE
ARTICLE IV. RELEVANCY AND ITS LIMITS
Rule 405. Methods of Proving Character
(a) Reputation or opinion.
In all cases in which evidence of character or a trait of character of a person
is
admissible, proof may be made by testimony as to reputation or by testimony in
the
form of an opinion. On cross-examination, inquiry is allowable into relevant
specific
instances of conduct.
(b) Specific instances of conduct.
In cases in which character or a trait of character of a person is an essential
element of a
charge, claim, or defense, proof may also be made of specific instances of that
person's
conduct.
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