May prosecutors introduce evidence of a prior felony conviction of a defendant if the current charge is possession of firearm by a convicted felon, where the prior offense was forcible rape?

• A. Yes, as a substantive evidence of the defendant's bad character in all circumstances.
• B. Yes, if the current charge includes an element that the prior conviction satisfies; otherwise for impeachment, not as substantive character evidence.
• C. No, prior convictions cannot be used in any form.
• D. Yes, but only if the defendant stipulates to the prior conviction.

Answer: (B)