CALIFORNIA EVIDENCE: CIVIL AND CRIMINAL
...Method of Exam: Cross-Exam
......Testing Credibility of Witness
.........Impeachment with Inconsistent Statements
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After D testified untruthfully that his sons with him since 1/98 DA asked him about their being in foster homes-question related to trial credibility and properly admitted.

Jailhouse informant's testimony met test for impeachment and properly admitted to rebut coD's testimony with prior inconsistent statements and admissions.

Minor who voluntarily testifies falsely at trial may be impeached by statements made to probation officer in preparation for fitness hearing.

Because videotape of crime scene could aid jurors in evaluating D's testimony, and risks of undue prejudice minimal, court properly allowed its admission to impeach D.

Credibility of witness may be attacked by any party, even party who called him. Inconsistent statements properly used to impeach witness.

Prior inconsistent statements discussed.

Use of inconsistent statements from prior judicial arbitration.