Is a conviction for moral turpitude admissible regardless of whether it is a misdemeanor or a felony?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Falls, E071538 (Cal. App. 2020):
3. In fact, during oral argument, the prosecutor specifically expressed the belief that any conviction involving moral turpitude was admissible regardless of whether it was a misdemeanor or felony.
4. People v. Marsden (1970) 2 Cal.3d 118.
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