__________________is typically inadmissible because of its potential for prejudice.

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Propensity evidence refers to evidence that suggests a person has a propensity, or inclination, to commit a certain type of crime or act in a specific manner. This type of evidence is typically inadmissible because it can create prejudice against the defendant and may be used to convict them on the basis of character rather than evidence of the specific crime they are being charged with. Prior record evidence and character evidence may also be inadmissible for similar reasons, but propensity evidence is specifically tied to the defendant's likelihood to commit a crime.

__________________Is Typically Inadmissible Because of Its Potential for Prejudice