CALIFORNIA EVIDENCE: CIVIL AND CRIMINAL
...Method of Exam: Direct Exam
......Opening the Door
2 Cards On This Topic:
  • W's perception that defense investigator harassed her [issue to which W opened door on cross] reasonably might have affected her willingness to cooperate with him and thus her credibility; inquiry relevant on either direct or cross.
  • No error in denying motion to strike C's redirect testimony re D's possessing pornography where D opened door by his cross-exam questioning about C's bias against D.