The defendant had a minor felony conviction, but did not commit any crimes for 20 years after that.She is now on trial for an unrelated type of crime.The felony conviction is not admissible because:

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Although the felony conviction may have some probative value in assessing the defendant's character or credibility, it is likely to be highly prejudicial to the defendant's case. Allowing the jury to hear about a prior conviction could result in them making negative assumptions about the defendant's character, which could prejudice their decision-making. The court may therefore conclude that the prejudicial impact of admitting the evidence outweighs its probative value, and therefore prevent the evidence from being presented at trial.

The Defendant Had a Minor Felony Conviction, but Did Not