Evidence about the victim's character is admissible at trial:

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If the defense is based on self-defense, the violent character of the victim is admissible. This is known as the "victim's character for violence" exception. In general, evidence about the victim's character is not admissible in order to prevent the jury from forming prejudices about the victim that are unrelated to the specific crime being charged. However, if the defense is arguing that they were acting in self-defense, evidence about the victim's violent character can be relevant in establishing whether the defendant had a reasonable fear for their safety.

Evidence About the Victim's Character Is Admissible at Trial