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1[54. Previous bad character not relevant, except in reply. -- In criminal proceedings, the fact that the accused person has a bad character, is irrelevant, unless evidence has been given that he has a good character, in which case it becomes relevant. Explanation 1. -- This section does not apply to cases in which the bad character of any person is itself a fact in issue. Explanation 2. -- A previous conviction is relevant as evidence of bad character. ]
<span style="margin-left:15px;"></span><b><sup>1</sup>[54. Previous bad character not relevant, except in reply.</b> -- In criminal proceedings, the fact that the accused person has a bad character, is irrelevant, unless evidence has been given that he has a good character, in which case it becomes relevant.<br> <span style="margin-left:15px;"></span><i>Explanation</i> 1. -- This section does not apply to cases in which the bad character of any person is itself a fact in issue.<br> <span style="margin-left:15px;"></span><i>Explanation</i> 2. -- A previous conviction is relevant as evidence of bad character. ]<br><br>