# Improper Character Evidence Objection

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RD1QfywHz8GqlDaRJBNdArv

## Labels

**Alternative Labels:**

- Character Assassination Objection
- Objection to Inadmissible Character Evidence
- Unfair Characterization Objection

## Definition

An Improper Character Evidence Objection is raised when a party in a legal proceeding believes that evidence being presented is unfairly used to suggest that a person's actions in a specific incident were consistent with their character or past behavior. This objection aims to prevent prejudicial or irrelevant character evidence from unfairly influencing the outcome of the case.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R8R7UAZpzIQTdqNtctKj3XY

**Deprecated:** False

**Source:** Fed. R. Evid. 405