What is the test for admitting evidence of abuse of discretion in a civil case where a declarant admitted making a false and misleading statement to a jury?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Edwards, No. A139460 (Cal. App. 2018):
"so far subject[s] [the declarant] to the risk of . . . criminal liability, . . . that a reasonable man in his position would not have made the statement unless he believed it to be true." We review the trial court's decision to admit such evidence for abuse of discretion. (People v. Grimes (2016) 1 Cal.5th 698, 712 (Grimes).)
"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
When will a court not abuse its discretion in admitting evidence under Evidence Code section 352 of the California Evidence Code? (California, United States of America)
Does the Court of Appeal have discretion to admit evidence of abuse of power or abuse of discretion? (California, United States of America)
How has the court considered abuse of discretion in deciding whether or not to allow evidence of abuse of power to be used in a civil case? (California, United States of America)
What is the legal test for abuse of abuse of authority when a jury asks a jury a question about the law in a civil case? (California, United States of America)
What is the test for abuse of discretion in admitting evidence in a civil case? (California, United States of America)
Does the question of whether the evidence was properly admitted under the California Evidence Code section 352 need to be reviewed for abuse of discretion? (California, United States of America)
What is the test for abuse of abuse of the abuse of evidence in a criminal case where a defendant admitted to a prior burglary? (California, United States of America)
When a defendant's out-of-court statement is admitted to a jury, does the court have to instruct the jury that this evidence must be viewed with caution? (California, United States of America)
What is the test for admitting evidence of abuse of the abuse of evidence for the purpose of motive and consciousness of guilt? (California, United States of America)
What is the test for admitting evidence of abuse of discretion in a civil case? (California, United States of America)
