§ Sec. 790. Good character of witness

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§ 790. Good character of witness

Evidence of the good character of a witness is inadmissible to support his credibility unless evidence of his bad character has been admitted for the purpose of attacking his credibility.

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.