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Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Code of Law.

2.04.100 [Rule 7] Character Evidence Not Admissible to Prove Conduct; Exceptions; Other Crimes

(a) Generally. Evidence of the character or character trait of a person is not admissible if it is to be used to prove conduct or for the purpose of proving action in conformity therewith on a particular occasion.

(b) Exceptions

(1) The accused may offer evidence of his own pertinent character traits, and the prosecution may do so to rebut the same.

(2) Evidence of a pertinent character trait of the victim, if offered by the accused, except in rape or assault with intention to commit rape cases, or if offered by the prosecution to rebut the same is admissible.

(3) Evidence of other crimes, wrongs or acts only for the purpose of showing motive, intent, opportunity, preparation, plan, knowledge, identity or absence of mistake or accident.