Document Type
Case Summary
Publication Date
1-1-2004
Case Synopsis
Appellant appealed his jury conviction of second-degree murder in the Second Judicial District Court. Appellant raised three issues on appeal. They were: (1) Whether the defendant waived his right to appeal the court’s ruling in limine that his prior felony conviction could be used for impeachment purposes when he introduced his convictions during direct examination. (2) Whether the proper “self-defense” jury instruction was provided to the jury, over the defendants proposed, but rejected, alternative jury instructions. (3) Whether expert testimony is admissible during the penalty phase, when the prospective expert has only generalized knowledge regarding the specifics of the case.
Recommended Citation
Davis, James, "Summary of Pineda v. State, 120 Nev. Adv. Rep 24" (2004). Nevada Supreme Court Summaries. 692.
https://scholars.law.unlv.edu/nvscs/692