Question 1 of 10

Lenny is on trial for fraud. Lenny has two previous convictions of fraud by false representation, 11 and 12 years ago. On one occasion he pleaded guilty and on the other he pleaded not guilty. Lenny has one conviction for driving with excess alcohol, 7 years ago which he pleaded guilty to. He has a conviction for a sexual offence 6 years ago which he pleaded not guilty to. Finally, Lenny has a conviction for theft 2 years ago and he pleaded guilty to that offence.An application by the prosecution to adduce evidence of some of the convictions through the s.101(1)(d) Criminal Justice Act 2003 gateway to show propensity was made before the trial and was unsuccessful. However, Lenny, during his evidence in chief, has alleged that one of the police officers involved in the investigation of the case is corrupt. The prosecution wishes to adduce evidence of Lennys previous convictions through the s.101(1)(g) gateway.What is likely outcome of the bad character application?

A. A B. All of Lennys previous convictions will become admissible because fairness demands that where he has disputed the honesty of a police officer, the jury should have as full a picture as possible of the character of the person making the allegation. C. B D. The previous convictions for offences of dishonesty will be ruled admissible. The other convictions are either irrelevant or it would be unfair to admit them. E. C F. The previous convictions will not be allowed to be adduced because what Lenny said in his evidence does not amount to an attack on the character of another. G. D H. The previous convictions where Lenny pleaded not guilty are likely to be ruled admissible because they are capable of showing a propensity to be untruthful.