Prop 8 Flashcards
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Prop 8
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ciminal cases - Truth in Eveidence amendment to Claifornia Constitution
Makes allr elevant evidence admissible in crimial cases even if it is objectionable under teh California Evidence Code
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Exceptions to Prop 8
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- exclusionary rules under US const.
- hearsay law
- privilege law
- limits on character evidence to prove D’s conduct
- limits on character evidecne to prove V’s conduct
- secondary evidence rule ( CA BER)
- CEC 352 (Claiofnria exclud eunfair prejudice even if relevant)
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Essay approach
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- raise all objections under CEC
- for each objection mention if Prop 8 overrules the objection
- If the evidence seems admissible under prop 8, blanace under CEC 352