Is cross-examination tending to show the general immorality of the witness necessary?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Miller, 245 Cal.App.2d 112, 53 Cal.Rptr. 720 (Cal. App. 1966):
'* * * cross-examination tending to show the general immorality of the witness, or specific acts of immorality, should never be allowed in any case for the mere purpose of discrediting or impeaching the witness. (citations)'
See People v. Blalock, 238 A.C.A. 256, 271, 47 Cal.Rptr. 604.
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