§ Sec. 786. Character evidence generally

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§ 786. Character evidence generally

Evidence of traits of his character other than honesty or veracity, or their opposites, is inadmissible to attack or support the credibility of a witness.

APPLICATION

Application in criminal proceedings, see People v. Harris (1989) 255 Cal.Rptr. 352, 47 Cal.3d 1047, 767 P.2d 619, rehearing denied and modified.