Write three (3) factual scenarios that implicate character evidence. Each scenario should be independent of each other, i.e., they should not be based on the same nucleus of facts.

After each scenario, you should identify the doctrine(s) implicated by the scenario, and analyze why they would or wouldn't apply to the facts (i.e., IRAC it).

1. Implicate a MIMIC-type non-propensity purpose, but not a character evidence exception.
2. Implicate a character evidence exception, but not a MIMIC-type non-propensity purpose.
3. Implicate both a MIMIC-type non-propensity purpose and a character evidence exception

Answer rating: 100% (QA)

Scenario 1 Fact Pattern During the trial for assault and battery the defendants lawyer tries to introduce evidence that the victim has a history of starting fights in bars Doctrine Implicated Propensi... View the full answer