Can a witness be impeached with any prior conduct involving moral turpitude?

A witness may be impeached with any prior conduct involving moral turpitude subject to the trial court's exercise of discretion under Evidence Code section 352. (People v. Clark (2011) 52 Cal.4th 856, 931-933.) In particular, when determining whether to admit a prior conviction for impeachment purposes, the trial court should consider, among other factors, whether it reflects on the witness's honesty or veracity, whether it is near or remote in time, whether it is for the same or similar conduct as the

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