Is similar fact evidence admissible to show that the accused has a particular trait or design?
Canada (Federal), Canada
The following excerpt is from R. v. Corbett, [1988] 1 SCR 670, 1988 CanLII 80 (SCC):
45. For example, in some cases, similar fact evidence is admissible to show some particular trait or design. At the same time, however, the jury must be told that it is not permissible simply to conclude that the accused has a general propensity to do evil from which the inference can be drawn that he or she committed the particular offence charged: Makin v. Attorney‑General for New South Wales, supra.
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