During cross-examination of a witness, are the witness's prior convictions admissible, and what details may be admitted?

• A. Yes, all details including the full case history may be admitted.
• B. Yes, only the fact of conviction, the name of the offense, the date, and the sentence are admissible.
• C. No, prior convictions are completely inadmissible.
• D. Yes, but only if the conviction occurred within ten years.

Answer: (B)