IEA Section 53 — In criminal cases, previous good character relevant

Summary

In a criminal case, if the person accused of a crime has a good character, that fact can be considered as relevant. This means the court may take into account that the accused person is known to be of good moral standing.

Official Text

In criminal proceedings, the fact that the person accused is of a good character, is relevant.

Old <-> New Code Mapping

• BSA §47 — In criminal cases previous good character relevant