Similar Fact Evidence Consists of Facts Similar to the Facts

Similar fact evidence consists of facts similar to the facts of a crime charged against a defendant. Although courts sometimes admit such evidence, it cannot be admitted in a criminal trial _____.

A) to demonstrate the defendant's propensity to commit crime
B) to establish the identity of the defendant
C) to establish that the defendant had a motive to commit the crime now charged
D) to show the absence of a mistake in commission of an act by the defendant