State v. Wetrich

Hill, J.:

In this criminal appeal, Roy Wetrich contends the district court erred when it prevented him from presenting evidence that his wife had lied about him in a statement she gave the police. Kansas law allows a witness’ credibility to be attacked by presenting *35evidence that the witness has a character trait for dishonesty. That trait may not be proved by evidence of a specific instance of conduct but may be proved only by opinion testimony. Because Wet-rich sought the admission of evidence he claimed would prove his wife had lied to the police, a specific instance, we hold the district…