Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York
criminal
can a defendants prior criminal record ever be brought up in trial if he never takes the stand?
Asked on 2/07/08, 8:57 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: criminal
Yes. Under limited circumstances, it can be used to show things such as motive, common scheme or plan, or intent, just to name a few.
Answered on 2/07/08, 10:38 am
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