Sarah is on trial for theft. In her defense, she seeks to introduce testimony that she is a trustworthy and honest person who has never been involved in any criminal activities. Which statement best describes the admissibility of Sarah’s character evidence?
Sarah can introduce her honest character if corroborated by other evidence.
Sarah’s character for honesty is admissible to establish her defense.
Sarah’s character evidence is inadmissible to prove she did not commit the theft.
Sarah’s character evidence is admissible to prove she did not commit the theft.
Character evidence is generally not admissible to prove conduct on a specific occasion unless it falls under a recognized exception. In this case, Sarah's attempt to show she is trustworthy and honest to prove she did not commit the theft is not permitted under the rules of evidence.
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