United States v. Gilbert M. Ortega

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• adopting Third Circuit’s views in Government of Virgin Islands v. Toto, supra note 10: “[a]n absence of respect for the property of others is an undesirable character trait, but it is not an indicium of a propensity toward testimonial dishonesty.”
• shoplifting not impeachable offense under Fed.R.Evid; 609(a)(2)
• shoplifting conviction not admissible under rule 609(a)(2)

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