People v. Johnson’s Empirical Analysis
1984
Citation profile
4 state decisions
Relationships
Relies on 46 Cal. 2d 818 - People v. Watson · 13 Cal. 3d 867 - People v. Coleman · 24 Cal. 3d 879 - People v. Belleci · 33 Cal. 3d 931 - People v. Jasper · 77 Cal. App. 3d 924 - People v. Allen
Most-quoted passages
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“evidence concerning the alleged existence of a witness' motive to fabricate testimony is admissible to attack his credibility. Evidence of such a motive may properly include specific acts and conduct of the witness. [Citation.] However, section 780 does not require that all questions relating to a witness' credibility be allowed on cross-examination; nor does it mandate the admission of all evidence offered to show a motive to fabricate. [Citation.] Evidence of a witness' conduct must unequivocally point to a possible motive to fabricate testimony before it is admissible. [Citation.] Moreover, evidence of such a motive need not be admitted where the theory behind the alleged motive to fabricate is highly tenuous, speculative, conjectural or based on 'possibilities.' [Citations.]”
1 later decision quote this exact passage“Except as otherwise provided by statute, the court or jury may consider in determining the credibility of a witness any matter that has any tendency in reason to prove or disprove the truthfulness of his testimony at the hearing, including but not limited to any of the following: [] ... [] (f) The existence or nonexistence of a bias, interest, or other motive. [] ... [] (i) The existence or nonexistence of any fact testified to by him.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage
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