Is pimping a crime of moral turpitude admissible to impeach his credibility?

Defendant concedes as a threshold issue that pimping is a crime of moral turpitude admissible to impeach his credibility. But defendant contends the prejudicial effect of such evidence requires its exclusion and the trial court abused its discretion. (People v. Weaver (2001) 26 Cal.4th 876, 933.) We disagree.

Abuse of discretion is a ruling "'"outside the bounds of reason."'" (People v. Waidla (2000) 22 Cal.4th 690, 714.) The present case does not display an abuse of discretion. The respective credibility of both the victim and defendant was the most significant aspect of the case because they gave conflicting stories about whether their sexual encounter was consensual. The victim's criminal history was disclosed at trial.

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