CALIFORNIA EVIDENCE: CIVIL AND CRIMINAL
...Opinion & Scientific Evidence
......Lay Opinion
.........Proper Subjects
............Identification: Voice
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No abuse of discretion in allowing PO, who spoke little Spanish, to ID D's voice speaking Spanish in wiretapped calls where PO had much more than the minimal familiarity required by FRE 901(b)(5) for admission of lay voice ID testimony.

Voice ID of masked robber proper.

ID of accused may be based upon several factors, including appearance, voice, features or habits.

Identity may be established by proof of any peculiarities of size, appearance, similarity of voice, features or clothing.

Voice alone is a competent means of ID.