Is there any case law where evidence at trial implied bad character or criminal disposition?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Cook, F066847, F066872 (Cal. App. 2015):

To the extent the evidence may have implied defendants were persons of bad character or criminal disposition (see People v. Bojorquez (2002) 104 Cal.App.4th 335, 345), the trial court instructed, prior to Harless testifying about his review of offense reports: "During this trial evidence may be introduced for the purpose of showing criminal street gang activities and of criminal acts by gang members other than the crimes for which the defendants in this case are on trial. This evidence, if believed, may not be considered by you to prove that the defendants in this case are persons of bad character or that the defendants have a disposition to commit crimes. It may be considered by you

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