During a criminal trial, the prosecution intends to introduce evidence of the defendant's previous conviction for theft to challenge their credibility as a witness. According to the FRE, which of the following conditions must be met for this prior conviction to be permissible for impeachment?
The prior conviction was for an offense that results in imprisonment for one year or more, and it was adjudicated within the past decade.
Prior convictions are used for impeachment based on their seriousness and the time that has passed since the offense.
The prior conviction involved fraud and has been removed from the defendant’s official records.
The prior conviction was for a minor offense and was resolved over 15 years ago.
Under Rule 609 of the FRE, a prior conviction is admissible for impeachment if the offense results in imprisonment for a year or more and the conviction occurred within the preceding 10 years. The correct answer aligns with these specific requirements, ensuring the conviction is sufficiently serious and timely to affect the witness's reliability.
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