California § 1102 - In a criminal action, evidence of the defendant
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1102 — In a criminal action, evidence of the defendant, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1102. In a criminal action, evidence of the defendant
In a criminal action, evidence of the defendantâs character or a trait of his character in the form of an opinion or evidence of his reputation is not made inadmissible by Section 1101 if such evidence is: (a) Offered by the defendant to prove his conduct in conformity with such character or trait of character. (b) Offered by the prosecution to rebut evidence adduced by the defendant under subdivision (a).
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1102
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1102 cover?
Section 1102 ("In a criminal action, evidence of the defendant") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 1102?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 1102" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1102 apply to my situation?
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