Louisiana Private Investigator Licensing Practice Exam

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In civil cases, how long after a conviction is evidence of that crime generally not admissible?

5 years
10 years
15 years
No time limit

The correct answer is: 10 years

In civil cases, evidence of a prior conviction is generally not admissible after a period of 10 years from the date of the conviction. This rule is based on the principle that older convictions may not be relevant to a person's current character or likelihood to commit similar offenses and could unfairly prejudice the jury against the person in a civil context. The 10-year timeframe allows for the possibility of rehabilitation and acknowledges that individuals can change over time. Therefore, this specific time period serves to balance the need for relevant evidence with the rights of individuals to have their past mistakes judged in context. The other options of 5 years, 15 years, or no time limit do not align with the established legal standards regarding the admissibility of prior convictions in civil cases.