Is a prior conviction for assault admissible?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Cratty, B283572 (Cal. App. 2018):
These convictions are not so distant that they should have been excluded. (See People v. Branch (2001) 91 Cal.App.4th 274, 284 [uncharged prior offense from 30 years ago was admissible].)
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