What is the current state of the law on personal attacks on opposing counsel?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Scott, C081903 (Cal. App. 2020):
It is well settled that personal attacks on opposing counsel are irrelevant and improper. (People v. Sandoval (1992) 4 Cal.4th 155, 184.) Nevertheless, counsel may attack the credibility of opposing witnesses and the validity of the opposition's case.
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