Cars driven by Pugh and Davidson collided, and Davidson was charged with driving while intoxicated in connection with the accident. She pleaded guilty and was merely fined, although under the statute the court could have sentenced her to two years in prison. Thereafter, Pugh, alleging that Davidson's intoxication had caused the collision, sued Davidson for damages. At trial, Pugh offers the properly authenticated record of Davidson's conviction. The record should be
admitted as proof of Davidson's character. admitted as proof of Davidson's intoxication. excluded, because the conviction was not the result of a trial.  excluded, because it is hearsay, not within any exception.
Question: Cars driven by Pugh and Davidson collided, and Davidson was charged with driving while intoxicated in connection with the accident. She pleaded guilty and was merely fined, although under the statute the court could have sentenced her to two years in prison. Thereafter, Pugh, alleging that Davidson's intoxication had caused the collision, sued Davidson for damages. At trial, Pugh offers the properly authenticated record of Davidson's conviction. The record should be
A. admitted as proof of Davidson's character.
B. admitted as proof of Davidson's intoxication.
C. excluded, because the conviction was not the result of a trial. 
D. excluded, because it is hearsay, not within any exception.
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