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I would say: "This evidence is relevant to describe the scene of the crime. It does not suggest a pattern of behavior or a tendency, and therefore does not meet the definition of character evidence. We are only completing the story."

Questions? Email me at tanford@indiana.edu and refer to 0710.

Judge: Overruled.
Q: Were you wearing a black silk lace negligee?
A: Yes.

Q: What else?
A: I can't remember.

Q: Shoes? Slippers?
A: yes.

Q: Which?
A: slippers.

Q: Stockings?
A: Yes.

Q: Think again.
A: No.

Q: Nothing else?
A: Yes!

Q: What?
A: A hair ribbon.

Q: Is this your usual costume for receiving casual callers?

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