Statements about the defendant's criminal record and reputation as a law-breaker are inadmissible before a jury.

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Evidence of a defendant's prior criminal record or reputation as a law-breaker is generally not admissible in court as it may unfairly prejudice the jury against them. There are some exceptions to this rule, such as if the defendant's past crimes are highly relevant to the current case, but in general, this type of evidence is not allowed.

Statements About the Defendant's Criminal Record and Reputation as a Law-Breaker