What is a defendant's duty to discover relevant information under Pitchess even in the absence of a judicial determination that the potential defense is credible or persuasive?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Ruddell, B248103 (Cal. App. 2014):

of the persuasive value of the evidence; a defendant is entitled to discover relevant information under Pitchess even in the absence of a judicial determination that the potential defense is credible or persuasive]; People v. Johnson (2004) 118 Cal.App.4th 292, 304.)

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