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People v. Thompson

Citations

  • 511 P.2d 909
  • 182 Colo. 198
  • 1973 Colo. LEXIS 705

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  • a criminal defendant who testifies on his own behalf puts his credibility into question and may be cross-examined regarding his prior felony convictions
  • questions about prior felonies must be asked by the prosecuting attorney in good faith
  • questions about prior felonies must be asked by the prosecuting attorney in good faith
  • when defendant testifies, he or she may be examined on previous felony convictions

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Judges: Pringle

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