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State v. Johnson

Citations

  • 21 Kan. App. 2d 576
  • 907 P.2d 144
  • 1995 Kan. App. LEXIS 152

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  • Defendant’s unsolicited remarks during direct examination emphasizing that he was telling the truth “opened the door” for cross-examination as to prior convictions involving dishonesty.
  • The court decided the defendant emphasized his truthfulness without any solicitation from the State, so he opened the door to being cross-examined about his previous convictions involving dishonesty or false statements.

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Judges: Gernon, Green, Ice

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