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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  1. exclusionary rules under US const.
  2. hearsay law
  3. privilege law
  4. limits on character evidence to prove D’s conduct
  5. limits on character evidecne to prove V’s conduct
  6. secondary evidence rule ( CA BER)
  7. CEC 352 (Claiofnria exclud eunfair prejudice even if relevant)
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Essay approach

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  1. raise all objections under CEC
  2. for each objection mention if Prop 8 overrules the objection
  3. If the evidence seems admissible under prop 8, blanace under CEC 352
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