Is there any error to admit evidence of homelessness as a motive in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Martinez, C076468 (Cal. App. 2015):
2. Defendant's homelessness was used as motive, because defendant admitted it was his motive. But to the extent it was error to admit evidence of defendant's homelessness, the error is harmless in light of the overwhelming evidence provided by defendant's admission.
3. Miranda v. Arizona (1966) 384 U.S. 436 [16 L.Ed.2d 694] (Miranda).
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