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5 California opinions name it 1 courts 2014–2023 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by California courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (7)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Tafoyagreen
cal · 2007 · cited in 5 California opinions naming this issue, 2014–2023
2 sentences

2023(People 45 v. Tafoya (2007) 42 Cal.4th 147, 175 [(Tafoya)]; [People v.] Spence [(2012)] 212 Cal.App.4th [478,] 517 [(Spence)].) On appeal, we apply the abuse of discretion standard in reviewing a trial court’s exercise of its authority under Evidence Code section 765.

2022(People v. Tafoya (2007) 42 Cal.4th 147, 175 [(Tafoya)]; [People v.] Spence [(2012)] 212 Cal.App.4th [478,] 517 [(Spence)].) On appeal, we apply the abuse of discretion standard in reviewing a trial court’s exercise of its authority under Evidence Code section 765.

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People v. Smithgreen
cal · 2007 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2022–2023
2 sentences

2023The trial court, however, has wide latitude to restrict such cross-examination, and such testimony is properly barred unless the defendant can show the prohibited cross-examination would have produced a significantly different impression of the witness’s credibility.’ (People v. Brady (2010) 50 Cal.4th 547, 560 ; see People v. Smith (2007) 40 Cal.4th 483, 513 .)” (People v. Capistrano (2014) 59 Cal.4th 830, 866 .) “The trial court has broad discretion under Evidence Code section 765 to exercise control over interrogation of witnesses and protect them from undue harassment or embarrassment.

2022The trial court, however, has wide latitude to restrict such cross-examination, and such testimony is properly barred unless the defendant can show the prohibited cross-examination would have produced a significantly 35 different impression of the witness’s credibility.’ (People v. Brady (2010) 50 Cal.4th 547, 560 ; see People v. Smith (2007) 40 Cal.4th 483, 513 .)” (People v. Capistrano (2014) 59 Cal.4th 830, 866 .) “The trial court has broad discretion under Evidence Code section 765 to exercise control over interrogation of witnesses and protect them from undue harassment or embarrassment.

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People v. Capistranored
cal · 2014 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2022–2023
2 sentences

2023The trial court, however, has wide latitude to restrict such cross-examination, and such testimony is properly barred unless the defendant can show the prohibited cross-examination would have produced a significantly different impression of the witness’s credibility.’ (People v. Brady (2010) 50 Cal.4th 547, 560 ; see People v. Smith (2007) 40 Cal.4th 483, 513 .)” (People v. Capistrano (2014) 59 Cal.4th 830, 866 .) “The trial court has broad discretion under Evidence Code section 765 to exercise control over interrogation of witnesses and protect them from undue harassment or embarrassment.

2022The trial court, however, has wide latitude to restrict such cross-examination, and such testimony is properly barred unless the defendant can show the prohibited cross-examination would have produced a significantly 35 different impression of the witness’s credibility.’ (People v. Brady (2010) 50 Cal.4th 547, 560 ; see People v. Smith (2007) 40 Cal.4th 483, 513 .)” (People v. Capistrano (2014) 59 Cal.4th 830, 866 .) “The trial court has broad discretion under Evidence Code section 765 to exercise control over interrogation of witnesses and protect them from undue harassment or embarrassment.

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People v. Tohomgreen
nyappdiv · 2013 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014(Cf. Tohom, supra, 969 N.Y.S.2d at p. 133 [rejecting argument that trial court was required to make a finding of necessity (i.e., child witness needed the support dog to be able to testify) before allowing the presence of the support dog]; State v. Devon D., supra, 90 A.3d at pp. 399, 405 [contra].) *1517 Instead of requiring a case-specific finding that an individual witness needs the presence of a support dog, we conclude that in exercising its discretion under Evidence Code section 765, a trial court should consider the particular facts of the case and the circumstances of each individual w

2014(Cf. Tohom, supra, 109 A.D.3d at p. 266, 969 N.Y.S.2d at p. 133 [rejecting argument that trial court was required 17 to make a finding of necessity (i.e., child witness needed the support dog to be able to testify) before allowing the presence of the support dog]; State v. Devon D., supra, ___ A.D.3d at p. ___, 150 Conn.App. at pp. 538, 549 [contra].) Instead of requiring a case-specific finding that an individual witness needs the presence of a support dog, we conclude that in exercising its discretion under Evidence Code section 765, a trial court should consider the particular facts of the

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State v. Dyegreen
wash · 2013 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014(Cf. Spence, supra, 212 Cal.App.4th at p. 518 ; Adams, supra, 19 Cal.App.4th at pp. 443-444; State v. Dye, supra, 309 P.3d at p. 1199 .) Furthermore, to the extent that alternative standard requires the prosecution to prove a specific witness will be unable to testify unless a support dog is present, we disagree with that interpretation of the terms “need" and “necessity” as applied in the context of the trial court’s exercise of discretion under Evidence Code section 765 to allow the presence of a support dog during an individual witness’s testimony.

2014(Cf. Spence, supra, 212 Cal.App.4th at p. 518 ; Adams, supra, 19 Cal.App.4th at pp. 443-444; State v. Dye, supra, 309 P.3d at p. 1199 , 178 Wash.2d at pp. 553-554.) Furthermore, to the extent that alternative standard requires the prosecution to prove a specific witness will be unable to testify unless a support dog is present, we disagree with that interpretation of the terms "need" and "necessity" as applied in the context of the trial court's exercise of discretion under Evidence Code section 765 to allow the presence of a support dog during an individual witness's testimony.

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People v. Spencegreen
calctapp · 2012 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014(Cf. Spence, supra, 212 Cal.App.4th at p. 518 ; Adams, supra, 19 Cal.App.4th at pp. 443-444; State v. Dye, supra, 309 P.3d at p. 1199 .) Furthermore, to the extent that alternative standard requires the prosecution to prove a specific witness will be unable to testify unless a support dog is present, we disagree with that interpretation of the terms “need" and “necessity” as applied in the context of the trial court’s exercise of discretion under Evidence Code section 765 to allow the presence of a support dog during an individual witness’s testimony.

2014(Cf. Spence, supra, 212 Cal.App.4th at p. 518 ; Adams, supra, 19 Cal.App.4th at pp. 443-444; State v. Dye, supra, 309 P.3d at p. 1199 , 178 Wash.2d at pp. 553-554.) Furthermore, to the extent that alternative standard requires the prosecution to prove a specific witness will be unable to testify unless a support dog is present, we disagree with that interpretation of the terms "need" and "necessity" as applied in the context of the trial court's exercise of discretion under Evidence Code section 765 to allow the presence of a support dog during an individual witness's testimony.

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People v. Coxred
cal · 1991 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Code, § 765; [citations].)” (People v. Cox (1991) 53 Cal.3d 618, 700 [ 280 Cal.Rptr. 692 , 809 P.2d 351 ].) The trial court has broad discretion under Evidence Code section 765 to exercise control over interrogation of witnesses and protect them from undue harassment or embarrassment.

2014Code, § 765; [citations].)” (People v. Cox (1991) 53 Cal.3d 618, 700 [ 280 Cal.Rptr. 692 , 809 P.2d 351 ].) The trial court has broad discretion under Evidence Code section 765 to exercise control over interrogation of witnesses and protect them from undue harassment or embarrassment.

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Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Brady green
cal · 2010
2 sentences

2023The trial court, however, has wide latitude to restrict such cross-examination, and such testimony is properly barred unless the defendant can show the prohibited cross-examination would have produced a significantly different impression of the witness’s credibility.’ (People v. Brady (2010) 50 Cal.4th 547, 560 ; see People v. Smith (2007) 40 Cal.4th 483, 513 .)” (People v. Capistrano (2014) 59 Cal.4th 830, 866 .) “The trial court has broad discretion under Evidence Code section 765 to exercise control over interrogation of witnesses and protect them from undue harassment or embarrassment.

2022The trial court, however, has wide latitude to restrict such cross-examination, and such testimony is properly barred unless the defendant can show the prohibited cross-examination would have produced a significantly 35 different impression of the witness’s credibility.’ (People v. Brady (2010) 50 Cal.4th 547, 560 ; see People v. Smith (2007) 40 Cal.4th 483, 513 .)” (People v. Capistrano (2014) 59 Cal.4th 830, 866 .) “The trial court has broad discretion under Evidence Code section 765 to exercise control over interrogation of witnesses and protect them from undue harassment or embarrassment.

22022–2023
People v. Livingston green
cal · 2012
2 sentences

2014(People v. Myles, supra, 53 Cal.4th at p. 1214 ; People v. Ybarra, supra, 166 Cal.App.4th at p. 1077 ; People v. Johns, supra, 56 Cal.App.4th at pp. 553-556; People v. Adams, supra, 19 Cal.App.4th at pp. 435-444 (Adams); People v. Patten, supra, 9 Cal.App.4th at pp. 1725-1733.) D Chenault also asserts the trial court abused its discretion under Evidence Code section 765 by allowing a support dog to be present during the testimony of F. and C. without individualized showings of necessity.

2014(People v. Myles, supra, 53 Cal.4th at p. 1214 ; People v. Ybarra, supra, 166 Cal.App.4th at p. 1077 ; Johns, supra, 56 Cal.App.4th at pp. 553-556; Adams, supra, 19 Cal.App.4th at pp. 435-444; Patten, supra, 9 Cal.App.4th at pp. 1725-1733.) D Chenault also asserts the trial court abused its discretion under Evidence Code section 765 by allowing a support dog to be present during the testimony of F. and C. without individualized showings of necessity.

22014–2014
People v. Ybarra red
calctapp · 2008
2 sentences

2014(People v. Myles, supra, 53 Cal.4th at p. 1214 ; People v. Ybarra, supra, 166 Cal.App.4th at p. 1077 ; People v. Johns, supra, 56 Cal.App.4th at pp. 553-556; People v. Adams, supra, 19 Cal.App.4th at pp. 435-444 (Adams); People v. Patten, supra, 9 Cal.App.4th at pp. 1725-1733.) D Chenault also asserts the trial court abused its discretion under Evidence Code section 765 by allowing a support dog to be present during the testimony of F. and C. without individualized showings of necessity.

2014(People v. Myles, supra, 53 Cal.4th at p. 1214 ; People v. Ybarra, supra, 166 Cal.App.4th at p. 1077 ; Johns, supra, 56 Cal.App.4th at pp. 553-556; Adams, supra, 19 Cal.App.4th at pp. 435-444; Patten, supra, 9 Cal.App.4th at pp. 1725-1733.) D Chenault also asserts the trial court abused its discretion under Evidence Code section 765 by allowing a support dog to be present during the testimony of F. and C. without individualized showings of necessity.

22014–2014
People v. Adams red
calctapp · 1993
2 sentences

2014Citing Adams, supra, 19 Cal.App.4th 412 , he argues his federal constitutional right to due process required findings by the trial court that F. and C. each needed the presence of a support dog before the court could allow its presence.

2014Citing Adams, supra, 19 Cal.App.4th 412 , he argues his federal constitutional right to due process required findings by the trial court that F. and C. each needed the presence of a support dog before the court could allow its presence.

22014–2014

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CA § Cal. Evidence Code § 765 (5)

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