CALIFORNIA EVIDENCE: CIVIL AND CRIMINAL
...Method of Exam: Cross-Exam
......Scope of Examination
.........Collateral Matters
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Impeachment with collateral matters.

No abuse of discretion in not letting D probe into W's underlying juvenile case where her familiarity with guns of marginal relevance and testimony not particularly technical.

D had no right to refuse to testify about "collateral" areas during cross-exam.

Impeachment may relate to collateral matter.

May not cross-examine witness on collateral matter for purpose of impeaching testimony with subsequent witness.

To avoid wasting time, court may limit cross-exam on collateral issues.