Character

Question 1

SPECIFIC INSTANCES ON V’S CHARACTER

Answer 1

On Direct you can use specific instances to prove V’s character in CA only

Question 2

Admissibility of D’s character to prove conduct CALIFORNIA ONLY

Answer 2

in PRO for DV or elder abuse, PRO may offer evidecne that D committed other acts of DV or elder abuse

in fed if D offers character of V (any character) PRO can offer same character for D

CA ONLY - must be for violence

Question 3

victim’s character in homi

Answer 3

fed - can offer evidecne of V’s character for pecefulness in murder trial

CA - can’t offer V’s character until D opens door to V’s character