Evidence Code section 1153

Evidence of a plea of guilty, later withdrawn, or of an offer to plead guilty to the crime charged or to any other crime, made by the defendant in a criminal action is inadmissible in any action or in any proceeding of any nature, including proceedings before agencies, commissions, boards, and tribunals.

Source: Section 1153, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EVID§ionNum=1153. (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 1153’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/evidence_code_section_1153

Original Source: Section 1153, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EVID§ionNum=1153. (last accessed May 12, 2025).