68 Previous bad character not relevant,
except in reply. In criminal proceedings 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 Article 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.
