Can a witness impeached by a prior conviction of a felony involving moral turpitude?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Vos, B242338 (Cal. App. 2013):
A witness may be impeached by a prior conviction of a felony involving moral turpitude subject to the trial court's discretion under Evidence Code section 352. (People v. Clark (2011) 52 Cal.4th 856, 930.) In determining the admissibility of such evidence, the court "'should consider with particular care whether the admission of such evidence might involve undue time, confusion, or prejudice which outweighs its probative value.'"4 (Id. at p. 932.)
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
Can a witness be impeached in a criminal case if he is convicted of a prior felony conviction involving moral turpitude? (California, United States of America)
Does the abuse standard apply when impeaching a witness with a prior felony conviction involving moral turpitude? (California, United States of America)
Can a witness be impeached with any prior conduct involving moral turpitude whether or not it resulted in a felony conviction? (California, United States of America)
Is a prior conviction that "necessarily involves moral turpitude" admissible to impeach a witness's testimony? (California, United States of America)
Can testifying witness be impeached with evidence that he was convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude? (California, United States of America)
Is a prior conviction that "necessarily involves moral turpitude" admissible to impeach a witness's testimony? (California, United States of America)
Can a witness be impeached with any prior conviction involving moral turpitude? (California, United States of America)
Can a witness be impeached with any prior conduct involving moral turpitude? (California, United States of America)
Can a witness be impeached with any prior conduct involving moral turpitude? (California, United States of America)
If a witness has been convicted of a criminal offence under section 28(f) of the California Criminal Code, is that prior conviction relevant for impeachment of a witness? (California, United States of America)
