ONCALL
...Evidence
......Method of Exam: Cross-Exam
8 Cards On This Topic:
  • Request to cross-examine other party properly denied where not relevant to UCCJEA jurisdictional determination.
  • Trial court erred in denying D's right to cross-examine witness at evidentiary hearing on workplace restraining order.
  • Once a source has been established to be reliable, expert may be cross-examined on it even if not consulted or relied upon.
  • Expert's admission an authority is reliable and generally accepted in the scientific community is sufficient to satisfy Evid. Code §721 (b)(3) and permit E to be cross-examined on it.
  • Unless defendant can show prohibited cross-examination would have produced a significantly different impression, trial ct.'s exercise of discretion will not be disturbed.
  • A party may cross-examine a witness about the witness’s motive and bias.
  • Trial courts may restrict cross-examination of a witness on potential bias, prejudice, or ulterior motive based on Evid. Code §352.
  • In college administrative review hearing arising out of allegations of sexual misconduct, alleged victim not appearing in person or by electronic means deprived accused of fair hearing.