When will the underlying details of an allegation of domestic violence be disclosed in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from The People v. Palmer, C060921, No.08F3574 (Cal. App. 2010):
1. He contends the stipulation to the resulting misdemeanor conviction negated the need for the underlying details. However, the stipulation did not have anything to do with the underlying facts; the misdemeanor conviction was otherwise inadmissible for proof of recidivist spousal abuse absent the stipulation. (People v. Wheeler (1992) 4 Cal.4th 284, 297-300.)
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